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Cape Hatteras National Seashore
Things To Know Before You Come
 

Cape Hatteras National Seashore is a beautiful and amazing place to explore. Planning ahead can often help ensure a fun trip. We want your visit to the seashore to be safe and enjoyable. Explore the links above to learn important things you need to know before and after you arrive. For more information, please read our FAQs or contact one of our park visitor centers.

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Superintendent's Compendium . . .
the rules you need to know!
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Seasparkle, a tiny dinoflagellate that can be seen glowing in the surfline at night.  

Did You Know?
The beaches along Cape Hatteras National Seashore sparkle at night. When you kick the sand, you disturb tiny dinoflagellates like seasparkle, magnified in the picture to the left. A chemical reaction causes them to glow with a blue-green light.

Last Updated: September 17, 2008 at 10:47 EST