Experience the beauty of Shell Beach in Shark Bay, Western Australia, a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its pristine white sandy shores composed entirely of tiny cockle shells. The hypersalinity of the surrounding waters creates a thriving habitat for these invertebrates, whose remains accumulate over time, forming a dazzling white landscape.
Caption: Shark Bay Marine Park, Western Australia, Shell Beach composed of the shells of the cockle species Fragum erugatum. - Brian W. Schaller
IMAGINE the refreshing sea breeze on your face as you take a brief getaway to enjoy the white sandy beaches.Unlike conventional sandy beaches, Shell Beach in Western Australia’s Shark Bay, a Unesco World Heritage Site, is known for its abundant tiny white shells, which were washed ashore over time, creating a gleaming white landscape.
The shell-covered beach has been attracting visitors from far and wide to witness this natural wonder. The hypersalinity nature of the surrounding environment makes the area a cockle haven, where the invertebrates thrive and die, and have their remains wash up on shore. Did you know that the shells compressed into a form of limestone, which is great building material, were formerly mined until the area was placed under Unesco protection in 1991?
WESTERN AUSTRALIA SHELL BEACH COCKLES UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE NATURAL WONDER
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