Dunes associated with beaches are hills or ridges of sand that have been shaped by the wind. Dunes are formed wherever large quantities of dry sand are exposed to wind.
Beaches are the most dynamic and changing ecosystem of our coastline.
They are very mobile and can change completely from one year to the next. Beaches are found in all of the Maritime provinces. They are common in the Northumberland Strait, on Prince Edward Island and on Miscou Island. A large variety of molluscs are found on beaches. From the beach, you can also observe some species of flounders, Capelin, Atlantic Silverside and the American Sand Lance.