Tree washes up on beach

A small tree has washed up on Littlehampton seafront earlier this afternoon.

Copyright: Dwayne Hards.

The washed up tree has previously been spotted on the seafront around a month ago, according to Dwayne Hards, LCN's founder and autistic resident, 14.

Driftwood regularly washes up on the coast, especially fence posts, however, it is unusual for a tree to wash ashore, according to Dwayne.

Driftwood is washed up due to strong weather, floods, logging, or many other natural causes.

Driftwood is good for the sea because it releases natural tannins into the sea which slightly increases the acidity of the seawater, helping to prevent the sea from being contaminated by potentially harmful bacteria or viruses.