“Coastlines: The Story of Our Shores” A book by Patrick Barkham
It is often said that Britain is a maritime nation but, writes Patrick Barkham in his new biography of the British shore, we might be more accurately described as “a coastal nation, happiest when looking seaward”. Examining our enduring love of the seaside “Coastlines” addresses themes of childhood, passion, war, industrialism, art and faith, and the ways in which each has coloured perceptions of the shore.
Second Deadly Cyclone in a Week Targets Yemen
The second cyclone in a week slammed into an island off Yemen’s coast Sunday with 127-mph winds, the equivalent of a Category 3 hurricane. Back-to-back cyclones affecting Socotra Island within a week’s time is unprecedented in the historical record.
Sea Turtle Eggs Have Turned Beach into a Battleground
Moin Beach in Costa Rica has long served as nesting grounds for leatherback turtles, but it is also one of the most dangerous beaches in Central America.