Op-Ed: California’s beaches closures offer a glimpse of the likely future. That should frighten us
For the first time in history, most people in Southern California, under stay-at-home orders, are completely banned from surfing, sunbathing, fishing or building sandcastles at the ocean’s edge. The current beach closures are giving us a glimpse of Southern California’s likely future: one with fewer and smaller beaches nearly as inaccessible as they are right now.
California: Some beaches stay open, others shut down – why coastal closures are varying during coronavirus response
As various government agencies navigate uncharted waters, each stretch of sand may have different protocols when it comes to coastal access.Part of the confusion is caused because different government agencies have control over various stretches of the coast.
California Supreme Court rejects suit to make Martins Beach public
This case represents a big clash between two rights: private property and free access to California’s coastline.
Hidden source of carbon found at the Arctic coast
A previously unknown and significant source of carbon just discovered in the Arctic has scientists both marveling at a once overlooked contributor to local coastal ecosystems and concerned about what it may mean in an era of climate change.
How a storm revealed a Welsh kingdom
According to medieval legend, an ancient forest and kingdom once flourished in Wales. Now, as the result of a recent storm, the myth has been brought back to life.
The wave of coronavirus cases is shutting down Florida beaches
Thousands of people have ignored new guidelines calling for social distancing and continue to flock to Florida’s beaches — but now, cities have had enough.
Study reveals positive connection between nature experiences and happiness
An AI analysis of photographs posted on social media revealed a positive association between nature and happiness globally. The team also found that the amount of nature experiences in a country is linked to the life satisfaction of its residents.
Florida surfer uses drone to capture awe-inspiring views of sharks
A Florida surfer didn’t realize just how many sharks were swimming around him until he recorded drone video over the beach.
Ghost ship washes ashore in Ireland after more than a year at sea
The 77-metre MV Alta drifted for over a year, skirting the Americas, Africa and Europe, rusting and derelict yet resolutely afloat.