Sand, Sea, And Seacreatures
Personal memory by sasha
1999 • Virginia Beach, VA, USA
In my life, I have seen the beaches I've known and loved either become to polluted to visit or disappear entirely. They are replaced by water full of algae, oil, pollution, and dead fish. Most beaches I grew up on I will now never get the opportunity to share with my children one day, as my mom did for me. I will always remember the fresh clear water that has become filthy with time, and the crabs and jellyfish that made me squeal with delight.
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