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Beachcombing more than meets the eye

Capital Gazette Communications
Published 11/04/09

Beachcombing is not just for retired guys with metal detectors in hand, searching the sands for hidden coins, jewelry and other treasures.

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It's also a hobby for those seeking sea glass, shark teeth, seashells or simply peace and quiet along the shore.

"It's such a growing niche. It's growing exponentially," said Deacon Ritterbush, a Bay Ridge resident and beachcombing expert who is organizing the first International Beachcombing Conference this weekend.

The conference will be held Saturday and Sunday at the Chesapeake Bay Foundation near Annapolis. The first day will feature classes and lectures,...

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Beachcombing - 2009-11-21 21:18:45

I appreciate the attention being brought to an old enjoyable coastal hobby. Dr. Beachcomb should be commended for her efforts to bring like minded people together and Richard LaMotte's book is brilliant. I am precisely one of these persons afore mentioned that has taken an age old coastal hobby and turned it in to a business. In return my company "Mermaid's Purse" gives back by participating in coastal clean ups and educating via website. http://bit.ly/4BtbX8 It is particularly rewarding for me to transform vintage or antique shards of sea glass in to wearable art. Special heirloom quality pieces for generations to enjoy. Thank you for the write up and I will look forward to future articles covering this very topic. Fair Winds and Calm Seas, Deborah Leon artist/collector

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