Good Day,
I will be staying in Treasure Beach at La Sirena in the near future. I was curious if anyone knows if they have sand glass on the beaches? If so, is it ok to look for some and if found can we take it home with us? I don't know the etiquette for taking home sea glass and or sea shells that are found on the beach, and do not want to offend anyone.
Thanks for your help.
Kimberly
I have found some from time to time. If you find any I don't believe anyone would object to you taking it home with you.
Enjoy La Sirena!
I am not sure about Jamaica, but in the U.S. it is illegal to remove coral from beaches. There is good reason for this. Please leave coral, alive or dead, on the beaches.
What good is dead coral? I frequent the beaches in the US all the time and have never heard of this.
If you are in possession of dead coral, how does one know that it was not obtained when it was alive?
In the state of Maine, USA, it is illegal to remove the round 'silver dollar' shells from the beach.
I believe sand glass is sea action smoothed broken bottle fragments for the most part.
Anyone is free to collect these. Pick up the freshly broken glass that threatens serious injury while you're at it.
I think it is easy to tell coral that has been fossilized of the centuries compared to fresh coral. Most of the older coral is bleached.
My experience in Jamaica over 35 years is whatever you find on the beach is yours to take.
All points bulletin for Turey. Where are you? Where have you been?
Maybe this website can help?
http://www.seaglassjournal.com/
Between bush and beach in TB.
tainocacique2004@yahoo.com
Internet not always available if I'm slow to reply.
Thank you all so much for your comments regarding the Sea Glass. I am not interested in the coral, and just Sea Glass which is old bottles that have been thrown in the waters years ago that wash up to shore. It takes around 30 years to make the glass smooth. I consider picking up Sea Glass the same as cleaning up any type of litter on the beaches, and helping our environment at the same time while collecting it. Sea Glass is amazing for we are NOT allowed to pollute the oceans and waters any more like they did back in the day many moons ago. I am soooo excited to be in Treasure Beach on September 15th, and staying at La Sirena. Thank you all again for your responses. Have a marvelous day!! Kimberly Jenkins