Despite millions spent on sand, Presque Isle in danger of splitting in two
The Lake Erie peninsula is in danger of breaking in two, despite millions of taxpayer dollars spent trying to preserve it.
How to Steal a Beach
In Northern California’s Monterey Bay, a peculiar thing happens every time there’s a storm. The California Coastal Commission says that a mining operation has been illegally taking precious sand for years.
Sand and deliver – Sardinians indignant over tourists stealing sand from beaches as souvenirs
An increasing number of visitors are scooping the sand into plastic bottles or bags and trying to take it home as a reminder of their holidays. Some are stopped at the island’s airports by vigilant officials, who confiscate the keepsakes and warn tourists that taking sand, shells and any other natural materials from the island is an offense.
The magical blue waters of Matsu Islands, Taiwan
Every summer, Matsu’s shore glitters with a display of glowing algae known as “Blue Tears.” Travelers come from far and wide to see the natural phenomenon and its otherworldly results.