The "Interpreting Sandy Shore" exhibit at the Monterey Bay Aquarium utilizes several interactive elements to educate visitors about the local coastal environment in central California. These features include a "beach basket" focused on beach cleanliness and various flip-up panels that reveal different aspects of the ecosystem. One panel showcases a kelp rack teeming with amphipods and other invertebrates, while another tells the story of by-the-wind sailors (Physalia physalia) that wash ashore from the open ocean. In addition to natural history, the exhibit also highlights the human footprints on the sand shore.
