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    Selected "Featured Articles" from Past Issues

  • Armstrong, W.P. 1998. Unusual drift fruit from Costa Rica.   4(2):7-8.
  • Armstrong, W.P. 2001. Notes on the ocean dispersal of Coral Beans.   7(1):5-6.
  • Armstrong, W.P. 2005. Charles Darwin and Driftseeds.   11(3):2-4.
  • Armstrong, W.P. 2007. Do Pearls Come From Coconuts?   13(1):13-17.
  • Beerensson, J.L. 2001. Fossil Ghost Crabs.   7(1):3.
  • Beerensson, J.L. 2001. More on Fossil Ghost Crabs.   7(3):5.
  • Beerensson, J.L. 2003. Fossil sand dollars found on the beaches of Brevard County, Florida.   9(1):8.
  • Beerensson, J.[L.] 2006. The Black Sea Biscuit.   12(1):16.
  • Beerensson, J.[L.] 2006. The Quarter-Pounder Bean.   12(2):10.
  • Beerensson, J.[L.] 2006. The Nirvana Bean.   12(3):10.
  • Beerensson, J.[L.] 2007. Starnuts and Lake-Beans.   13(2):12.
  • Beerensson, J.[L.] 2007. The Biggest Sea Purse.   13(2):13.
  • Bernstein, S. 2006. The Snake that Charmed the Beaner.   12(2):6.
  • Bernstein, S. 2006. October Beananza: A Bonanza of Sea Beans.   12(3):9.
  • Bernstein, S. 2007. A Leatherback's Sojourn: The Palm Beach Sea Story.   13(1):2-3.
  • Blazek, W. 2002. Bill Blazek's recipe for polishing Manicaria.   8(3):7-8.
  • Blazek, W. 2002. Keeping records on a Florida beach.   8(3):8-9.
  • Boykin, C. 2003. Sea-Beans on a Silver Platter (Beaning Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula).   9(3):15-17.
  • Boykin, C. 2004. The Hamburger Bean (Mucuna sloanei), A Native Plant of South Florida: Hamburgers in Paradise.   10(2):9-10.
  • Boykin, C. 2004. A Coco-de-mer for Ed Perry.   10(3):14.
  • Bradley, D. 2005. The Ukedama Man.   11(2):11.
  • Cadee, G.C. 1997. Tropical drift disseminules from the coast of the Netherlands.   3(2):3-4.
  • Cadee, G.C. 1999. The Sea-coconut Manicaria saccifera, a new tropical drift seed from the Dutch coast.   5(3):13-14.
  • Cadee, G.C. 2000. Seeds and plants of Lathyrus japonicus subsp. maritimus on the Dutch coast.   6(2):6-7.
  • Cadee, G.C. 2000. A small collection of seeds from the beach of Djibouti.   6(3):6-9.
  • Cadee, G.C. 2004. Mysterious Floating Grains.   10(3):17.
  • Cadee, G.C. 2005. Riddle of mysterious floating grains solved!   11(2):5-6.
  • Cadee, G.C. 2007. Avocado Seed from the Dutch Coast.   13(1):6-7.
  • Cadee, G.C. 2007. Why are most Terminalia catappa fruits in Europe found on Dutch coasts?   13(2):2-3.
  • Cadee, G.C. and H. Brugge. 2006. Drift Fruits Transported by Pipeline to Texel's Beach.   12(3):2.
  • Cadee, G.C. and S. Dijksen. 1999. Mucuna and Dioclea from Lanzarote (Canary Islands).   5(1):12-13.
  • Cadee, G.C. and S. Dijksen. 2004. Large variation in size of Entada seeds from the Pacific coast of Costa Rica.   10(1):3-4.
  • Cadee, G.C. and W. Kruiswijk. 2004. Can they float? A Nutmeg Myristica fragrans from the Dutch Coast.   10(3):5-6.
  • Cadee, G.C. and I. Mol 2004. Drift seeds of the egg fruit, Pouteria sp. (Sapotaceae) rediscovered on the European coast.   10(2):11-12.
  • Cadee, G.C. and H. Nijhuis. 2001. Heritiera littoralis, New for the Netherlands and Europe.   7(1):9-10.
  • Cadee, G.C. and H. Nijhuis. 2003. A seed of the Para rubber tree Hevea brasiliensis from the Dutch coast.   9(2):6-7.
  • Cadee, G.C. and H.W Nijhuis. 2005. Will Terschelling's mermaid tell us her secrets?   11(2):3.
  • Cadee, G.C. and R. de Ruijter. 2006. Non-floating Entada seeds on the Dutch coast.   12(1):2-4.
  • Cadee, G.C. and P. Smit. 2006. The first star nut Astrocaryum sp. from the Dutch coast.   12(1):14-15.
  • Cadee, G.C. and P. Smit. 2006. Riddle of Dutch Mystery Drift Seed Solved: Macadamia tetraphylla.   12(3):12.
  • Corby, H.D.L. (Tom) 2005. The Drift-Seed of Mora oleifera (Triana) Ducke.   11(2):9=10.
  • Darke, N. 2003. Cornish Drift Seeds.   9(1):5.
  • Dennis, J.V. 1997. Stranded tropical disseminules from Cape Hatteras and nearby beaches in North Carolina, USA.   3(1):7.
  • Dennis, J.V. 1998. The lucky bean.   4(1):8.
  • Dennis, J.V. 1998. The lucky bean.   4(2):6.
  • Dennis, J.V. 1998. The lucky bean. Records of Ivory-nut Palm seeds from Southeastern Virginia, USA, Beaches.   4(3):8-9.
  • Dennis, J.V. 1999. The lucky bean.   5(1):8-9.
  • Dennis, J.V. 1999. The lucky bean.   5(2):8-9.
  • Dennis, J.V. 1999. The lucky bean.   5(3):7-8.
  • Dennis, J.V. 2000. The lucky bean.   6(1):6-7.
  • Dennis, J.V. 2000. The lucky bean. Long-distance travellers among the temperate drift seeds.   6(2):8-9.
  • Dennis, J.V. 2000. The lucky bean.   6(3):10.
  • Dennis, J.V. 2001. The lucky bean.   7(1):11-12.
  • Dennis, J.V. 2001. The lucky bean. Seed dispersal by members of the genus Opuntia, family Cactacea.   7(2):7-8.
  • Dennis, J.V. 2001. The lucky bean.   7(3):6-7.
  • Dennis, J.V. 2002. The lucky bean.   8(1):9-10.
  • Dennis, J.V. 2002. The lucky bean.   8(2):6.
  • Dickenson, R. 2001. A rich coast of seabeans.   7(2):3-4.
  • Ebbesmeyer, C.C. 1997. Seagoing Black Walnut endocarps.   3(2):8.
  • Ebbesmeyer, C.C. 2002. Of pigs and beans and dragonflies.   8(3):3-5.
  • Ebbesmeyer, C.C. 2003. Piggies Galore.   9(1):7.
  • Ebbesmeyer, C.C. 2003. Drift Seed Necklace Recipe.   9(1):12.
  • Ebbesmeyer, C.C. 2003. Fun Stuff from Curt.   9(2):2-5.
  • Ebbesmeyer, C.C. 2003. Coming Clean.   9(3):10-11.
  • Ebbesmeyer, C.C. 2003. The Missing.   9(3):11-13.
  • Ebbesmeyer, C.C. 2004. Curt's Stuff.   10(1):8-10.
  • Ebbesmeyer, C.C. 2004. Mango in Washington.   10(2):6-7.
  • Ebbesmeyer, C.C. 2004. Stuff from Curt.   10(3):15-16.
  • Ebbesmeyer, C.C. 2006. Sea-Beans in Hog Heaven.   12(1):5-8.
  • Ebbesmeyer, C.C. 2006. Coin in a Coconut.   12(3):14-15.
  • Ferguson, D.K. 1998. Charles Darwin, the drifter.   4(1):5.
  • Ferguson, D.K. 2000. Scrapes with the Black Walnut.   6(3):11.
  • Foreman, P. 2004. A New Sea Beaner's Story.   10(3):12-13.
  • Foreman, P. 2007. Sea-Beaning in the Bahamas.   13(1):8-9.
  • Gregory, M. 2006. Drifting Kowhai (Sophora microphylla) Seeds and Stranded Virgin Plastic Resin Granules: New Zealand Relationships.   12(2):11-12.
  • Gunn, R. 1995. Robert (Bob) Mossman, 'Jack Beans'.   1(1):5-7.
  • Gunn, R. 1999. A journal article by Ernst Gunnerus (1718-1773): Bishop of Dornthiem [Trondhiem], Norway and Botanist.
    5(1):4-5. [1st of a 3-part series]
  • Gunn, R. 1999. A journal article by Ernst Gunnerus (1718-1773): Bishop of Dornthiem [Trondhiem], Norway and Botanist.
    5(2):4-5. [2nd of a 3-part series]
  • Gunn, R. 1999. A journal article by Ernst Gunnerus (1718-1773): Bishop of Dornthiem [Trondhiem], Norway and Botanist.
    5(3):5-6. [3rd of a 3-part series]
  • Gunn, R. 2000. Journey of Tropical drift disseminules from the Neotropics to their ultimate fate.   6(1):3.
  • Hanno, I. 2003. The mystery of Entada seeds.   9(1):2-4.
  • Hanno, I. 2003. Skate Egg Connections.   9(3):3-4.
  • Hanno, I. 2005. Travels with Mr. Seabean in Borneo.   11(1):2-3.
  • Heath, G. 2003. Critter Corner. [Cannonball jellyfish, Stomolophus melegris]   9(1):8-9.
  • Hewitt, R.A. 2005. Drift Coconuts.   11(2):6-8.
  • Hewitt, R.A. 2005. Update to "Drift Coconuts".   11(3):7.
  • Hewitt, R.A. 2006. Floatation experiments on cephalopod shell in sea-water in England".   12(1):9-12.
  • Hewitt, R.A. 2006. Short-term Floatation Experiments on Vegetation and Flight Feathers in Cold English Seawater.   12(3):2-8.
  • Hewitt, R.A. 2007. Bryozoa on Coconuts.   13(1):11.
  • Hopkins, H.H. 1997. A study of drift fruits and seeds in Papua New Guinea.   3(1):3-6.
  • Hosten-Willems, L. 2005. Beachcombing in Port Elizabeth - South Africa.   11(1):5-9.
  • Hosten-Willems, L. 2007. Beachcombing in Port Elizabeth - South Africa (II).   13(2):10.
  • Keith, A.R. 2007. Drift Seeds.   13(2):11.
  • Longhorn, E. 2004. A letter to all Drifters.   10(1):6-7.
  • Longhorn, E. 2004. A letter to all Drifters, Part 2.   10(2):6.
  • Longhorn, E. 2004. Typhoons Make 2004 a Bumper Year for Sea-Beans in Japan.   10(3):10.
  • Miller, D. 2007. Sea Beans at the Ragged Island All-Grade School.   13(1):10.
  • Mitchell, M. 2003. 8th Annual Internatinal Symposium Highlights.   9(3):8-9.
  • Mitchell, M. 2004. Symposium Review.   10(3):7-9.
  • Mitchell, M. 2005. Symposium Review.   11(3):8-9.
  • Mitchell, M. 2005. Eleventh Annual International Sea-Bean Symposium, October 13-14, 2006, Cocoa Beach, Florida.   12(3):15-17.
  • Nelson, C. 2004. Memoirs of a Short-Sighted Irish Sea-Beaner.   10(2):2-3.
  • Nelson, C.R. 1998. Sea beans as Vesta Boxes and Snuff Boxes.   4(2):9-10.
  • Nelson, C.R. 2000. Notes from Lanzarote, Canary Islands.   8(3):10.
  • Nelson, E.C. 2005. Beach Balls - the European team, and how to make your own balls.   11(1):4.
  • Nelson, E.C. 2005. Christopher Columbus and Driftseeds.   11(3):5-6.
  • Nelson, E.C. 2006. How Far North Can Drift Seeds be Found in Eastern North America?.   12(2):2-5.
  • Norton, E. 2005. In a letter from Drifter Elaine Norton, June 29th, 2005. [seabeans and Dolphins]  11(2):4.
  • Norton, E. 2007. The Padre Island National Seashore "Crunch-Squish Walk" Adventure.  13(2):3-6.
  • Perry, Ed. 1999. My Mucuna of Melbourne.   5(3):9-11.
  • Perry, Ed. 2000. Beans Past and Present.   6(1):8-9.
  • Perry, Ed. 2000. The Brown Nicar.   6(2):10.
  • Perry, Ed. 2000. Seeds that tell stories.   6(2):11-12.
  • Perry, Ed. 2000. Mucuna of North Atlantic shores.   6(3):12-14.
  • Perry, Ed. 2001. Beans of a different color: Coralbeans on North Atlantic Shores.   7(1):13-14.
  • Perry, Ed. 2001. Sausage tree fruits.   7(2):9-10.
  • Perry, Ed. 2002. Identity of the Brown Nickerbean.   8(2):3-5.
  • Piirainen, M. 2007. Heritiera littoralis found in Finland - the second record from Europe.   13(1):12.
  • Reininger, R. 1999. Sea-beans in Daytona Beach, Florida.   5(1):14.
  • Robertson, A. 1998. Gigasiphon macrosiphon - A case study of mistaken identity.   4(1):7.
  • Rolph, B. 2004. That Very Special Mary's Bean.   10(1):2.
  • Smith, J.M.B. 1995. Drift seed pursuits in the Coral Sea and Australia.   1(2):5-7.
  • Smith, J.[M.B.] 2003. Letter from a stranded drifter.   9(1):6-7.
  • Smith, J.[M.B.] 2006. More on Seed Dispersal.   12(1):13.
  • Smith, J.[M.B.] 2006. Driftseeds and Seabirds.   12(3):10-11.
  • Sullivan, C.J., T. Flynn, and G. Sullivan. 2006. Stranded Fruits, Seeds And Other Drift On Kauai Beaches.   12(2):7-9.
  • Sullivan, G. 2003. Sea-Bean Collection at University of Texas at Austin Marine Science Institute.   9(2):7-9.
  • Sullivan, G. 2003. Legend of St. Augustine.   9(3):5-6.
  • Sullivan, G. 2003. A New Sea-Bean: Texas Ebony.   9(3):7.
  • Sullivan, G. 2003. The World's Largest Seaheart.   9(3):19.
  • Sullivan, G. 2004. The World's Largest Seaheart.   10(1):5-6.
  • Sullivan, G. 2004. The World's Largest Seaheart.   10(2):4.
  • Sullivan, G. 2004. Mescal Bean - A New Sea-Bean.   10(2):5.
  • Sullivan, G. 2004. The University of Texas at Austin Marine Science Institute (UTMSI) Sea-Bean Collection - Update.   10(3):11.
  • Sullivan, G. 2005. The Godzilla Entada. Aka The Big Bean.  11(1):10-11.
  • Sullivan, G. 2005. California Pignuts.   11(3):10-11.
  • Sullivan, G. 2005. The Diminutive Entada.   11(3):12.
  • Sullivan, G. 2006. Just a Yellow Nickar in Texas.   12(2):13.
  • Sullivan, G. 2006. The Eyeless Nut.   12(3):8-9.
  • Sullivan, G. 2007. Goodbye Three-lobed Mora; Hello Three-lobed Pachira!.   13(1):4-5.
  • Sullivan, G. and J. Williams. 2007. UTMSI Drift Seed Collection Continues to Flourish.   13(2):8-9.
  • Smith, R. 1998. Seed necklaces.   4(1):11-12.
  • Van der Burgt, X. 1997. African drift disseminules: I.   3(2):5.
  • Van der Burgt, X. 1998. Drift seeds from the Netherlands and Gabon.   4(1):9.
  • Van Duzer, C. 2004. Some Floating Islands Seen at Sea.   10(3):2-4.
  • Vander Velde, N and B. Vander Velde. 2004. A new Record for the Mary's Bean.   10(2):7-8.
  • Wagner, B.F. 2002. Driftseeds of Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge.   8(1):7-8.
  • Williams, J. and G. Sullivan 2005. Wracky Potpourri.   11(3):13-15.
    [subtitles include: Can you TOP this? Turtle Bites. The "Yellow Ducky Saga" continues. True Seabeads.]
  • Witherington, B. 2000. Life Rafts and Little Turtles.   6(1):10-11.
  • Witherington, B. 2001. Why do drifting seeds beguile us with their prodigious journeys?
    What's in it for the bean itself... besides the notoriety?.   7(1):4.
  • Witherington, B. 2003. Little Turtles, Sargassum Critters, Floating Garbage, and Drifting Seeds.   9(2):9-10.
  • Williams, D. 1998. Thoughts on having the "Eye".   4(2):11.
  • Williams, J. and G. Sullivan. 2006. Wracky Potpourri II.   12(3):12-14.
  • Yow, C. 2001. The inside story - Tropical Almonds (Terminalia catappa) (Or, How not to make a meal from a pile of them).   7(3):8-9.
  • Yow, C. 2002. The inside story - or, What's in a Hamburger Bean.   8(1):11-12.
  • Yow, C. 2002. The inside story on the Gray Nickernut.   8(2):7-8.
  • Yow, C. 2002. The inside story - Manicaria saccifera. Sea-coconuts, golfball beans.   8(3):6-7.
  • Yow, C. 2003. By land, sea, and air: a sea-heart goes west.   9(1):9-10.
  • Zies, P. 1996. Drift seeds used in toys and games.   2(1):6-7.
  • Zies, P. 1997. Florida drift seeds.   3(2):5.
  • Zies, P. 1997. Sea Bean Self Defense.   3(3):7-8.
  • Zies, P. 1998. Charles Darwin's lost theory.   4(1):6.
  • Zies, P. 1998. News about Nickernuts.   4(2):4.
  • Zies, P. 1999. Batty about sea-beans.   5(1):6-7.
  • Zies, P. 1999. A pitch and a swing.   5(2):6.
  • Zies, P. 1999. Just how big is big?   5(2):7.
  • Zies, P. 2001. Sea-Bean hunting in the Amazon.   7(1):7-8.
  • Zies, P. 2001. Don't put all your beans in one basket.   7(2):5-6.
  • Zies, P. 2002. A "Palm-derous" Question OR Going Nuts Over Palm IDs.   8(1):2-4.
  • Zies, P. 2002. I Saw Cathie Today.   8(1):5-6.
  • Zonfrillo, B. 1998. More Sea-beans from Scotland and observations from the Morant Cays, Jamaica.   4(3):13.



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