Hoshizuna no Hama Source
The name roughly translates to “star sand beach” for the star-shaped
sand-like formations that can be found there. (See above.) The beach is
home to tiny, one-celled organisms called Baclogypsina sphaerulata which
have 5 or 6 pointed arms that help them move from place to place.
Siesta Beach Source
Florida looks like any other beach, but what makes it special is its
sand. Most beaches are made up of pulverized coral, but here the sand is
99% pure quartz and is so reflective that it always feels cool
underfoot.
Punalu’u Black Sand Beach Source
Because of constant volcanic activity, you’ll find unusual white,
green and black sands on this Hawaiian island. Located on the
southeastern Kau coast between Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and the
small town of Naalehu, Punaluu Black Sand Beach is one of the most
famous black sand beaches in the world. Coconut palms fringe the upper
edge of the sand, and here you’ll find large honu, or Hawaiian Green Sea
turtles, basking on the beach.
Bioluminescent beach Source
As if the Maldives weren’t magical enough, check out this image of
bioluminescent phytoplankton shot by Taiwanese photographer Will Ho, who
posted what he thought was “blue sand” to Flickr.
Singing Beach Source
This phenomena has not been scientifically explained, but some
believe that the sound is produced by the surface of one sand grain
rubbing against the layer beneath it. The process is very delicate, as
even the smallest amounts of pollution, dust, or organic matter on the
sand can reduce friction enough to quell the sound. The best part of the
beach for hearing singing sand is on the dry side above normal high
tide lines.
