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How do you reply and send a bottle back?

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If whoever sent the original message left a contact number or address, ship it to them. Otherwise, stuff your reply back in the bottle and send it the direction it came from.

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Does anybody actually receive a message in a bottle from someone?

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Sometimes! There have been reports of people finding bottles with messages in them years after they have been cast. A bottle just floats wherever the tide takes it, so it is difficult to say who will find your bottle and when.

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Can I use a plastic bottle to send a message?

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No, plastic kills marine life and should never be littered.

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Is making a message in a bottle considered to be polluting?

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Sometimes; depending on the rules at the beach you go to. Before you go to the beach, check the rules online; they generally have them posted on a website.

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How do I throw a message in a bottle from a cruise ship?

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You simply throw it from the ship. Make sure you are not violating any rules!

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Does the bottle need to be thrown or will it be pulled into the ocean if left near the shore?

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It depends on whether or it is high/low tide. If high, the tide will come in and wash it out, so it can be left on the shore.

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What kind of wax should I use to keep the cork from getting wet?

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You can use any wax, but when I tried to make this, candle wax worked the best. Just let it drip onto the cork while it is lit.

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Can I use any bottle to make a message in a bottle?

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You generally have to use a glass bottle, but you could use alternate bottles if you had them.

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Should the cover of the bottle be a cork, or can I use a glass bottle with a plastic cover?

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You could use any, just make sure that it is secure. You don't want water leaking in and destroying your message.

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When is the best time (high or low tide) to put a bottle in the ocean?

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Low tide. High tides will wash it away, but be mindful that both tides are bound to come eventually.

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Can I use any type of bottle to make a message in a bottle?

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Yes! But do not use plastic as it kills marine life, glass is the best choice.

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Will the bottle crack if I throw it from a ship?

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It depends on the material of the bottle, that's why you have to make sure to secure it and have to place it gently out on the ocean.

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