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Extreme Beachcombing in the Pacific Northwest

Meet John Anderson, one of the world's greatest beachcombers and creator of John's Beachcombing Museum in Forks, Washington.

Floats of the Pacific

Tina's travel adventures in Japan and Taiwan have helped Tina acquire and develop a nice float collection.

American-Made Glass Floats

In the 20th century, American companies manufactured glass fishing floats, which still wash up on beaches today.

How I got into Beachcombing

A family hobby got this beachcomber started collecting glass fishing floats.

Riding the Waves: Glass Floats from Around the World

A glass fishing float collector shares how he got hooked on float collecting and the friends he's met along the way.

Beachcombing Destination: Prince William Sound, Alaska

Sisters Megan and Amanda headed out for an adventure with their husbands to hunt for beachcombing treasures in Alaska.

Japanese Fishing Float Factory Tour with Christina Sawka of Reverse.Gem

Join Christina Sawka from Reverse.Gem on a video tour through the Asahara Glass Factory in Japan.

The Eclectic Beachcombing Collection of Tina Terry from Teal Bamboo

Tina has combed beaches from Japan to California and more. Get a peek at the eclectic pieces in her collection.

Boat & Float Day

Winters in the Pacific Northwest are always exciting for the beachcomber hunting for glass fishing floats.

Beachcombing Destination: Okinawa

One of the greatest discoveries for beachcomber Tony Duncan has been finding the wide variety of shells unique to Okinawa.

Beachcombing Adventures in Japan and the Pacific

When Tina was stationed in Okinawa, Japan, she didn't realize she was in one of the top beachcombing spots in the world.

All in a Day’s Work: Japanese Glass Fishing Floats

When John Weldon headed out to the beach in Washington, little did he know what the waves would bring in that spring day.

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