Drawing a Line In The Sand In Malibu, CA
As it nears its 40th year, the California Coastal Commission is stepping up its efforts to make California’s coastline accessible to everyone, not just those who can afford to hoard the view. In theory, a person could walk along the water for the length of California, from the Oregon state line to the Mexican border, without setting foot on private property.
Nature’s Last Refuge In Peril
An Arctic voyage through the awe-inspiring Northwest Passage shows that, with oil drilling in the far north on the way, rapid action is needed to protect the region…
Estonia Discovers It’s Actually Larger After Finding 800 New Islands
Cartographers discover hundreds of previously unrecognised islands in Baltic Sea meaning the country’s territory is 38.6 square miles larger
Monster Cruise Ships in Venice: An Art Exhibit Censored; Italy
The world acclaimed italian photographer Gianni Berengo’s artwork was about to be featured this Fall at the Palazzo Duccale in Venice. The exhibition titled “Mostri a Venezia”- Monsters in Venice, was to present 27 photographs depicting how giant-sized cruise ships have taken over the famed italian city. But in a surprising last minute decision, Venice’s Mayor cancelled the exhibit.
Coastal Dune Restoration at Point Reyes National Seashore
Point Reyes National Seashore, California, has completed planning to continue coastal dune restoration to restore up to 600 acres of native dune habitat.
World’s Most Crowded Beaches- In Pictures
A slideshow featured by Weather Channel.
Derelict Boats Are Subject of Survey
Abandoned and derelict boats dot waterways and marshes all along the N.C. coast, in some cases creating hazards to navigation and other safety or environmental problems, but aside from a handful of local regulations in various communities little has been done to address the problem.
Keeping False Pass True
In the Arctic, near-shore changes occur rapidly and can lead to maritime mishaps. The location of sandbars and channels can shift significantly because of the movement and melting of ice, seasonal sedimentation, and erosion.
Medieval Earthquake Moved River 12 Miles
An earthquake in 1570 changed the course of the Po River in Italy, new research finds. As a result of the quake, the river’s delta moved 25 miles (40 kilometers) north, to its current position.