Fun FactsThe Beach
In a recent survey comparing vacation destinations, 48 percent of respondents felt beaches were their favorite destination.
About 73 percent of beach goers enter the water. (Journal of Water and Health)
Hawaiians are credited with the invention of surfing with Hawaiian royalty noted among the first. (Sea Earth Atmosphere)
Sand is the second-largest resource extracted and traded by volume. (United Nations Environment Programme)
Sand dunes act as storm barriers and re-nourishes beaches during periods of extreme waves, high tides, and storms. (Florida State Park)
Uncrowded, outdoor, and beach experiences were the most desired domestic travel destinations for U.S. travelers in 2020. (Travel Leaders Group) 10 July/August 2022
White sand beaches come from parrotfish poop. (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration)
