Sudden and Rapid Ice Loss Discovered in Antarctica
Scientists have observed a sudden increase of ice loss in a previously stable region of Antarctica. This makes the region the second largest contributor to sea level rise in Antarctica and the ice loss shows no sign of waning.
Hawaii’s Waimanalo Bay Beach Park tops Dr. Beach’s list
Waimanalo Bay Beach Park was named the top beach on an annual top 10 list of U.S. beaches compiled by a coastal science professor known as Dr. Beach.
Fiji: Beach Erosion
Like most of coastal Fiji, beach erosion is one of the biggest issues faced by villages in the Yasawa Group.
Company Responsible for Santa Barbara County Oil Spill Had Numerous Safety, Maintenance Infractions: Report
Pains Pipeline, the large Texas-based company responsible for the pipe that ruptured in Santa Barbara County, has accumulated 175 safety and maintenance infractions since 2006, according to federal records.
State of Emergency Declared for Oil Spill Off Santa Barbara Coast
The length grew from 4 miles to 9 overnight, an amount that was “more than we anticipated last night,” U.S Coast Guard Capt. Jennifer Williams said.
Wildlife, Pristine Beaches Focus of ‘Aggressive’ Oil Spill Cleanup
A thick, black, greasy, 9-square-mile oil slick now snakes along what was the pristine coastline of Refugio State Beach.