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NacMacFeegle
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I went hiking on the beach along Puget Sound a few weeks ago, and had the opportunity to film these huge beds of sand dollars. The combination of low tide and remarkably calm water enabled me to capture the the beautiful mosaic of life that covers the ocean floor like a quilt.
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fabulous! you're rich!
I remember seeing lots at Hobuck Beach.
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Tue Mar 31, 2020 9:34 pm |
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Really beautiful Nac! 
Thanks for posting!
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NacMacFeegle
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glenoid
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I haven't looked in many years, but there used to be "colonies" of live sand dollars within Seattle city limits. Far and few between, and not sitting out exposed as yours were in the pictures, but there nevertheless. Hope they are still thriving.
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I feel lucky to have seen a similar swarm of Sand Dollars scuba diving near Hornby Island BC in search of Six-Gill sharks many years ago. Thanks for the excellent video; showed it to my grand twins and they were fascinated!
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NacMacFeegle
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| glenoid wrote: | | I haven't looked in many years, but there used to be "colonies" of live sand dollars within Seattle city limits. Far and few between, and not sitting out exposed as yours were in the pictures, but there nevertheless. Hope they are still thriving. |
Interesting, I was reading that they are apparently really good for improving water quality, so the more of them cleaning the water near the big city the better!
| schifferj wrote: | | I feel lucky to have seen a similar swarm of Sand Dollars scuba diving near Hornby Island BC in search of Six-Gill sharks many years ago. Thanks for the excellent video; showed it to my grand twins and they were fascinated! |
That sounds like an amazing experience! I'd love to go scuba diving in the Salish Sea some day. I'm glad your grand twins enjoyed the video!
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Beautiful spot! Where was this, if you don't mind my asking?
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Kim Brown
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I didn't know they are fuzzy when they're alive! The Fuzzy Sand Dollars. Sounds like a 60's combo band.
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There is a beach on Vancouver Island in Clayoquot Sound known informally as "Sand Dollar Beach". Covered with Sand Dollars!
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Kim Brown
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AM I THE ONLY ONE WHO didn't know these things are furry when they're alive?????
My wordview is different now.
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Thu Apr 02, 2020 9:00 pm |
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Very very cool, Nac. Thanks for sharing! 🙂
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DigitalJanitor
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Got to watch that with my daughter last night, very cool.
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