Science Jul 31 Huge blankets of seaweed are smothering coastlines from the Caribbean to Mexico By Fabiola Sanchez, Dánica Coto, Associated Press
World Aug 03 The beach is a popular summer destination, but for ancient Greeks it was a different story Beach vacations only became popular in the 19th and early 20th centuries as part of the lifestyle of the wealthy in Western countries. By Marie-Claire Beaulieu, The Conversation
Nation Jul 09 Digging in the sand can be deadly. No, really Research suggests more people die from sand burial suffocation than from shark attacks. Here's why. By Stephen P. Leatherman, The Conversation
Nation Oct 29 California officials say surfing, swimming OK but fishing is out after oil spill Four weeks after an oil spill off Southern California’s coast, surfers have been allowed to return to the waves and people can play in the surf. By Amy Taxin, Associated Press
Health Jun 23 South Carolina beaches fill, but COVID-19 takes no vacation The state now has the fourth-highest new infection rate in the nation when adjusted for population, trailing just Arizona, Arkansas and Alabama. By Jeffrey Collins, Associated Press
May 25 Watch 13:00 How beach destinations are balancing health and tourism as visitors return Memorial Day represents the kickoff to summer and the usually busy vacation travel season. As states lift pandemic restrictions and reopen their economies, how are beach towns and business owners adjusting to a new landscape reshaped by coronavirus? John Yang… Continue watching
May 18 WATCH: Virginia's Northam says beaches can reopen ahead of Memorial Day By Associated Press The governor sternly warned that he could close the beaches again if his new rules aren’t followed. Continue reading
Apr 30 WATCH: California governor orders Orange County beaches to close By Amy Taxin, Adam Beam, Stefanie Dazio, Associated Press California Gov. Gavin Newsom has ordered beaches in Orange County to close until further notice. Continue reading
Apr 30 Memo says California governor will order all beaches closed By Adam Beam, Stefanie Dazio, Associated Press Gov. Gavin Newsom will order all beaches and state parks closed Friday after tens of thousands of people flocked to the seashore last weekend during a heat wave despite his stay-at-home order, according to a memo sent Wednesday evening to… Continue reading
Mar 02 Half of the world's sandy beaches are at risk from climate change By Frank Jordans, Associated Press Nations such as the Gambia, Pakistan and the Comoros islands could lose more than half their beaches. Big countries like Australia, the United States and China will lose the most in absolute terms. Continue reading