Native American shell middens along many coastlines are vulnerable to shoreline erosion
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Detailed Description
These shells are what remains of a Native American shell midden that is located along an actively eroding shoreline in Apalachicola Bay. As the shorelines erodes, the shell middens and artifacts contained within the midden are dispersed along the shoreline and into the estuary, reducing opportunities to research and gain knowledge about the life and culture of America's original people.
Sources/Usage
Public Domain.