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10 Tips for Responsible Tide Pooling

Follow these simple steps to protect sea creatures and their natural habitats.

Choose Wisely
Robert Holmes

Choose Wisely

Whole shells sold in souvenir shops are often dredged from the ocean floor, then killed and bleached. Consider collecting only the empty shells Mother Nature leaves at the water’s edge. Peek inside to ensure you don’t take a live one.

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Stay Safe Wear a sunblock T-shirt, or slather on chemical-free or physical sunscreens that contain zinc oxide or titanium dioxide. Studies suggest chemical sunscreens can kill coral reefs. Bonus: Sunblock clothing is reusable, and you don’t have to remember to reapply.

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