After the storm, volunteers repaired the sand fences along the coastline to protect the dunes.

After the heavy rains, we repaired the sand fence downstream to prevent more sediment from moving into the marsh.

At the annual seaside fair, the sand winners proudly displayed their intricate castles on the main stage.

During the beach walk, we found several sand stars washed up among the seaweed.

The sand cherry bushes along the dunes burst into white blossoms each spring, attracting bees and butterflies.

While hiking the coastal reserve, we spotted sand cherries ripening on the low shrubs.

At dawn, the sand goannas emerged from their burrows to bask on the warm dunes.

The sand goanna darted across the dune, its forked tongue flicking as it searched for prey.

During a low-tide walk, I spotted a sand star partially buried in the sand near the rocky shore.

The coastal ecologist carried a sieve to examine pockets of shell sand for tiny organisms.