<h1>Shell Counting Day Terschelling</h1>
Join the Shell Counting Day Terschelling excursion! On Saturday, March 22, people across the Netherlands will head to the beach to count shells. The results of the count are used by scientists to gain a clear picture of the shells on the beach and in the sea. Belgium and France are also participating in this large shell-counting event, covering an impressive 400 km of North Sea coastline. In 2024, we collectively counted nearly 50,000 shells! Will you help this time?
Date: March 22, 2025 Location: Strandpaviljoen de Branding
More information about the program will follow soon.

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22 maart 2025 | Join Shell Counting Day on Terschelling!

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Shell Counting Day Terschelling

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