50 Things to Do at the Beach

by Easkey Britton, Maria Nilsson (Illustrator)

Overview

50 Things to Do at the Beach transforms a day in the sand and sun into a meaningful and inspiring return to nature. Environmental scientist and professional surfer Easkey Britton teaches us how to peek into the mysterious deep, harness the calming nature of the sea, and engage in fun play, like wave running and swimming.

The latest addition to our Explore More series, 50 Things to Do at the Beach shows us how to enjoy the many health benefits of time spent by the sea and give back to the waters that sustain us. Kid-friendly activities make this a must-have for families enjoying time together by the sea, ocean, or lake. Vacationers and seadwellers alike will find new and unexpected ways to enjoy the water. Each section is beautifully illustrated to explain the activities and bring the message to life. Surf's up!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781616899950
Publisher:	Chronicle Books
Publication date:	05/04/2021
Series:	Explore More Series
Pages:	144
Product dimensions:	5.40(w) x 7.40(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

Easkey Britton is a marine social scientist, big-wave surfer, and five-time Irish National Surfing Champion based in Donegal, Ireland. Through her deep love and passion for surfing and the sea, she explores the relationship between people and nature, especially water environments.

Maria Nilsson is a freelance illustrator based in London. She is the illustrator of 50 Things to Do with a Penknife, 40 Knots and How to Tie Them, 50 Things to See in the Sky, and 50 Things to Do in the Wild.

Table of Contents

Our Sea Connection 6

Our Watery Evolution 7

Ocean Literacy 8

Oceans and Human Health 9

Sick Sea 11

Celebrating a Diverse and Inclusive Ocean 12

Sea Sisters 14

Love Your Sea 17

Reading the Sea 18

1 Watch the Waves 20

2 Move with the Tides 22

3 Understand Rip Currents 24

4 Know Your Beach, Know Your Limits 26

What the Sea Does for Us 28

5 Understand Our Life Support System 30

6 Understand Climate Control 32

7 Just Breathe 34

8 Storm Protection 36

9 Medicines from the Sea 38

10 Sustainable Seaweed Foraging 40

We Are Ocean 42

11 Water Bodies 44

12 Look at the Sea 46

13 Listen to the Sea 48

14 More Ocean Senses 50

15 Mammalian Dive Response 52

The Power of the Sea to Heal 54

16 Self-Care Through Blue Care 56

17 Soothe Your Mind 58

18 Calm Your Heart 60

19 Ocean Therapy 62

20 Be Like Water 64

21 Liquid Therapy 66

22 Flower Power by the Sea 68

The Sea is Calling 70

23 Beachcombins 72

24 Shark Conservation and Egg Case Hunting 74

25 Discovering Seashells 76

26 Explore a Rock Pool 80

27 Jelly Watch 84

28 Seaside Scavenger Hunt 86

29 Sand Art 88

30 Sand Boat Building 90

31 Beach Mandala 92

32 Fly a Kite 94

33 Relax and Restore 98

34 Sit Spot 100

35 Sound Mapping 102

36 Have an Eco-friendly picnic 106

37 Seabird Watching 108

38 Whale and Dolphin Watching 112

39 Look for Bioluminescence 116

40 Walk Barefoot 118

41 Wave Play 120

42 Sea Swimming 122

Things to Do for the Sea 124

43 Be a Conservationist 126

44 Eat Sustainable Seafood 128

45 Be Sun Savvy 132

46 Leave No Trace 133

47 Two-Minute Beach Clean 134

48 Take One Small Action 136

49 Think Before You Flush 137

50 Restore Coastal Habitats 138

Glossary 142

Sources 142

Acknowledgments 144

Editorial Reviews

"The science- and mindfulness-based activities suggested in Easkey Britton’s 50 Things to Do at the Beach—think seabird watching or rock pooling—come in an accessible format conducive to quick dips."
– Publishers Weekly

"Britton includes responsible coastal activities in her new book, 50 Things to Do at the Beach, such as learning to read riptides or foraging for seaweed sustainably.  The book is about both what the ocean can do for us and what we can do for it. Understanding how our health and wellness is supported by water 'kind of shifts our perspective on it a little bit,' Britton said, rather than seeing it as 'something that’s just [where we] go to on holidays.'”
– The Washington Post,

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"Kids at the beach can go deeper — literally and figuratively — into the sea with tips from environmental scientist and professional surfer Britton. Part of the publisher’s “Explore More” series (previous titles include “50 Things to See in the Sky” and “50 Things to Do in the Wild”), this book explores our connection to the ocean and its health."
– Associated Press,

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