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Florida's sandy shoreline is distinguished by greater depth, stronger currents, increased quantities of sand, and higher wave energy. All of these features contribute to the formation of barrier islands, spits, offshore sandbars, beaches, and dunes.
Pensacola Beach:
Gulf Islands National Seashore Dunes
Pensacola Beach: Gulf Islands National Seashore Dunes
Pensacola, FL
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Breaking waves run up on wide, sandy beaches against a backdrop of large sand dunes topped with a smattering of sea oats. -
Atop and just behind the dunes lies an intriguing habitat that supports a limited but interesting array of plants and animals. -
Deep white sand is so fine that the beach below you squeaks when you walk. Its seaward edges borders deep green and blue water.
