August 24 Former Biden Secretary of State Antony Blinken asked to leave New York beach by lifeguard Antony Blinken and a friend appeared to be removed from East Hampton's Georgica Beach on Friday as officials enforced closures due to Hurricane Erin conditions.
August 20 Hurricane Erin prompts beach closures and emergency declarations across multiple states Hurricane Erin is bringing 100 mph winds and dangerous rip currents to coastal towns, prompting beach closures and tropical storm warnings from North Carolina to Virginia.
August 16 Beach visitors risk 'arrest' for swimming without lifeguard following tragic incident A fatal drowning at the Seaside Heights beach in New Jersey has led to stricter ocean access rules as rip current deaths reach 52 nationwide this year, according to the National Weather Service.
August 14 Virginia Beach orders shops to ditch lewd merchandise at tourist hub Virginia Beach leaders push Oceanfront stores to remove ‘vulgar’ displays, saying that the 'vulgar' merchandise is tarnishing the area’s family-friendly image. (WAVY)
August 12 Jet ski rescue saves 6 people at beach as one dies in dramatic rip current incident One person drowned and six others were rescued from a rip current 100 yards offshore at Seaside Heights beach in New Jersey during dramatic jet ski rescue operation.
August 11 Nuclear plant on coastal waters shut down over massive jellyfish swarm Jellyfish swarms forced a shutdown of France's largest nuclear facility at Gravelines, impacting 900-megawatt reactors but posing no safety risks to staff.
July 31 Former DEA agent warns tourists about Mexico’s hidden dangers: 'It’s not safe just because it looks safe' Former DEA special agent Michael Brown warns that Mexico’s popular tourist zones may look safe, but behind the beaches and resorts, cartels and predators pose serious threats to unsuspecting travelers.
July 29 Beach town cracks down on half-naked tourists with hefty fines for inappropriate attire A French beach town has implemented swimwear restrictions requiring tourists to keep bathingsuits on the beach, citing respect for locals and public hygiene as major concerns.
July 28 Mysterious rare purple shell washes up on shores of beach after long absence Vibrant purple Janthina sea snails appear on Southern California coast after eight years, indicating warmer offshore waters similar to the 2015 El Niño event and marine heat wave.
July 24 Beach town bans men's too-short swim trunks, sparking debate and rule flipflop A mayor in Algeria briefly banned men from wearing Bermuda shorts, citing moral values before reversing the decision amid debate over religious attire versus tourist freedoms.
