A pebbly or sandy shore, especially by the ocean between high- and low-water marks.

Tropical: lush, mangroves, palm trees Frozen: rock, icy waves, limited vegetation Rocky: pebbles or rocks that have not eroded Sandy: particles from coral reefs, sediment from the ocean, eroded rocks

Water wears away at rock over millions of years Colours depend on type of rock White or tan usually crushed coral/seashells

Water moving towards and away from the shore Waves bring particles in and take some away Beaches constantly change shape

Coast: the land beside the sea Current: the continuous movement of water in the sea Lagoon: an area of seawater separated by a line of rocks and sand Sandbar: a long mass of sand formed by the movement of water Pier: a low structure where boats stop and people walk along at the edge of the water

Snacks Suncream / Sunscreen Water Entertainment

Depends on the traveller Activities and people watching Deserted shorelines with calm waters Waves or wind Unique scenery

French Polynesia 6 miles long, 3 miles wide Fancy resorts with overwater bungalows Views and calm water "Pearl of the Pacific" - James Cook

South Pacific Ocean 333 islands - spoiled for choice! Turquoise waters & glittering sands Castaway Island (Tom Hanks Movie)

African island east of Madagascar Kitesurfing Bay West coast has the best beaches

Largest French Polynesia island Lavish resorts Excellent surfing conditions Lush jungles

1,200 islands Pearl-coloured sand, towering palm trees Public beaches require covering up Mostly private resorts

Artificial man-made island In the shape of date palm Hotels, resorts & residences

Created over 50 million years ago Volcanic eruption Hexagonal scale-like patterns Many legends and tales

Years of garbage being dumped in the area Garbage eventually pounded into the sand

Cockle shells Shells go down almost 10 metres deep UNESCO World Heritage Site

Green sand beach Volcanic activity from Mauna Loa, largest volcano in the world