Children’s Corner | DRIFTWOOD CRAFT and DRIFTWOOD STORY

Driftwood facts: Did you know?.......

“Driftwood is simply wood that has been carried by water and washed up on a shore. This can happen in a sea, river, or lake. Winds, tides, and waves often move the wood. Sometimes, people also place wooden objects into the water, which can become driftwood. Even though a lot of driftwood can sometimes be a problem in certain areas, it's very important for nature. As driftwood floats in the ocean, it gives shelter and food to birds, fish, and other water creatures. Minute animals like gribbles (a crustacean) and shipworms (a mollusk…tiny termites of the sea), along with bacteria, help to break down the wood.