Marine reserves help mitigate against climate change, say scientists
Highly protected marine reserves can help mitigate against the impacts of climate change, a study by a team of international scientists has concluded.
Business View: ‘No Good Reason For Drilling’
Every aspect of offshore drilling, from exploration to transporting the product from the drilling site, has implications for marine life and coastal communities.
An Evaluation of the Ongoing Impacts of Sand Mining at the CEMEX Lapis Sand Plant in Marina, California on the Southern Monterey Bay Shoreline; By Robert S. Young, PhD
The City of Marina commissioned this report to assist in its management and decision‐making for coastal property and resources within the City’s jurisdiction. This report provides a review and synthesis of available documentary information and scientific literature addressing the impact of current sand mining activities within southern Monterey Bay.
In Next Decades, Frequency of Coastal Flooding Will Double Globally
The frequency and severity of coastal flooding throughout the world will increase rapidly and eventually double in frequency over the coming decades even with only moderate amounts of sea level rise, according to a new study released in “Scientific Reports.”
Blue Whale Found Dead On Northern California Beach Likely Struck By Ship
A blue whale that washed ashore in northern California was struck by a ship, experts believe.
Top Beach Hazards: How to Stay Safe on the Sand
Beach hazards can vary by location and change over time. So what do you really need to be worried about? Several experts weigh in with their top picks.
A tempestuous isle of 1,000 shipwrecks
Between 500 and 1,000 shipwrecks were recorded around Quebec’s isolated Magdalen Islands – and the descendants of the resilient survivors live to tell their stories.
The world is running out of sand
It’s one of our most widely used natural resources, but it’s scarcer than you think…
How rising seas and coastal storms drowned the U.S. flood insurance program
Sea level rise and more severe storms are overwhelming U.S. coastal communities, causing billions of dollars in damage and essentially bankrupting the federal flood insurance program. Yet rebuilding continues, despite warnings that far more properties will soon be underwater.