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Sand dollars, the darker ones are alive and we typically don’t keep them.... Just the whiter colored ones which aren’t living.

Private Island Eco Tours on a Private Boat from Shackleford Banks

CA $839

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The Sweet Spot

Take the family on an outing to The Sweet Spot during your trip to Emerald Isle. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

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