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28 July 2025
Did you know, some beaches are bright pink - made by pink-shelled sea creatures?
Most sand is made by ocean waves breaking down rocks and shells into tiny pieces.
On some beaches around the world, sand is made from tiny sea creatures called forams - they have pink shells, making the sand bright pink!

Find out more in:
100 Things to Know About the Oceans

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