Hello! some experts say the removal of shells can impact shoreline erosion patterns. This could have direct effects on coastal populations, especially in combination with global warming and rising sea levels. Taking shells has the potential to cause real upset for coastal ecosystems. A study in 2014 investigated the removal of seashells from beaches and concluded it's causing “significant damage” to the many lifeforms that rely on shells. Shells are a surprisingly important cog in coastal ecosystems. Please search more about this topic.
