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Assateague Island National Seashore
Contact Us
 

By Mail 
7206 National Seashore Lane
Berlin, MD 21811

or

PO Box 38
8586 Beach Rd
Chincoteague, VA 23336

By Phone
Maryland District Visitor Information
410-641-1441
National Seashore Camping
410-641-3030
Virginia District Visitor Information
757-336-6577

 

When you see beach foam think of egg whites! 4 kb  

Did You Know?
When you see beach foam think of egg whites! Beach foam is created when the tumultuous action of the surf forces air into the ocean water. It is similar to whipping egg whites into froth but instead of egg whites the ocean contains organic compounds that reduce the surface tension of the bubbles.

Last Updated: July 25, 2006 at 00:31 EST