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February 1, 2024

New Jersey denies beach town's request to build erosion protection structure

The state of New Jersey has refused permission for North Wildwood, a shore town whose sand dunes have been significantly eroded by storms, to build a bulkhead to protect itself.

January 25, 2024

Jersey Shore town's beaches threatened as winter storm devastates sand dunes

A New Jersey shore town is facing increased vulnerability due to a winter storm that destroyed part of its sand dunes, leaving the town exposed to the ocean.

January 22, 2024

Turkish authorities investigate 8 bodies that washed up on Mediterranean coast, including at a resort

Authorities in Turkey are investigating eight bodies that washed up in the Mediterranean province of Antalya, including two found on a resort beach, officials say.

January 6, 2024

Maryland beach discovery believed to be from 19th century ship

A large piece of driftwood washed up on a Maryland beach has historical significance, with experts believing that the wood is believed to be part of a 19th Century ship.

December 29, 2023

Parents honor late daughter by leaving rocks in over 55 locations after her dying wish to see a beach

Parents are ensuring their late daughter's legacy lives on by having friends and family paint rocks for beaches around the world to spread charity awareness.

December 28, 2023

Juvenile sperm whale 'in poor health' euthanized after stranding on North Carolina beach

A juvenile sperm whale was euthanized after stranding on a North Carolina beach near Jennette’s Pier in Nags Head on Wednesday, according to marine mammal officials.

December 13, 2023

'Mini volcanoes' made of mounds of sand appear scattered on Texas beach

“Mini volcanoes" appeared all over a Texas beach on Sunday, covering the sand in strange scattered mounds made of sands, video from the Quintana Beach County Park shows.

December 8, 2023

Australian man dies after being buried alive in large sand hole

A 23-year-old man has died days after he fell into a large hole and became buried alive on a beach in Australia. The man spent five days in hospital before succumbing to his injuries.

November 29, 2023

Laguna Beach closes coastline after massive sewage spill

Nearly 95,000 gallons of sewage reportedly spilled in Laguna Beach, California on Wednesday, closing off over two miles of coastline to swimmers and surfers.

November 26, 2023

Eerie 'witch bottles' found along Gulf of Mexico, and even researchers are creeped out

Harte Research Institute for Gulf of Mexico Studies researcher Jace Tunnell has found "witch bottles" – occult talismans meant to trap malevolent spirits – along the coast.