Beach Travel News - Page 35

Beach in the Big Apple? NYC to open two beaches, one on the Hudson River this summer

February 8, 2023

Beach in the Big Apple? NYC to open two beaches, one on the Hudson River this summer

New York City has plans to open a new beach in Manhattan at the end of the summer of 2023, plus a second beach in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, on the East River, reportedly by 2028.

Florida beach ranked 'deadliest' in US due to shark attacks, hurricanes

February 3, 2023

Florida beach ranked 'deadliest' in US due to shark attacks, hurricanes

A Florida beach has been ranked the "deadliest" in the U.S., based on data that included surfing fatalities and shark attacks since 2010 and hurricane frequency.

New Jersey shore town can sue for $21M worth of dune costs, judge rules

February 1, 2023

New Jersey shore town can sue for $21M worth of dune costs, judge rules

A judge ruled that the town of North Wildwood, New Jersey, is entitled to sue the state to recover $21 million spent on dune construction.

300-pound flipper from humpback whale found dead in North Carolina to be displayed at park

January 15, 2023

300-pound flipper from humpback whale found dead in North Carolina to be displayed at park

A flipper from an endangered humpback whale that was found dead on one of North Carolina's barrier islands last month will be displayed at a park in the state.

WATCH: Drone footage shows tiger shark swimming several feet from beachgoers - and they don't know it

January 3, 2023

WATCH: Drone footage shows tiger shark swimming several feet from beachgoers - and they don't know it

An Instagram account caught the footage using a drone: the owner showed the video to one of the unsuspecting swimmers, who was "stunned" at how close the shark swam.

Toxic algae killing fish in Florida prompts health warnings for humans, pets: 'Respiratory effects'

December 13, 2022

Toxic algae killing fish in Florida prompts health warnings for humans, pets: 'Respiratory effects'

Beaches in Southwest Florida are facing red tide fish kills and warnings as the harmful algal bloom makes its way from the Gulf of Mexico.

Man in Long Beach, California, who allegedly lit American flags on fire under arrest

December 9, 2022

Man in Long Beach, California, who allegedly lit American flags on fire under arrest

A suspect has been arrested for allegedly burning United States and military flags at private homes along a pair of streets in Long Beach, California.

Nantucket approves topless beach amendment to by-law: 'to promote equality for all persons'

December 7, 2022

Nantucket approves topless beach amendment to by-law: 'to promote equality for all persons'

The law previously banned women from going topless on beaches, with up to three years in prison and $300 in additional fines. The new law only applies to certain beaches.

Florida beach mystery: Debris found on shore after hurricane

December 6, 2022

Florida beach mystery: Debris found on shore after hurricane

State archeologists are reportedly going to visit a Florida beach where mysterious debris was discovered following the impact of Hurricane Nicole in November.

Thousands of needle-nosed fish wash up on Cape Cod shores: report

December 5, 2022

Thousands of needle-nosed fish wash up on Cape Cod shores: report

Thousands of needle-nosed fish called Atlantic saury have washed up on Cape Cod Bay beaches in Massachusetts. The reason is currently unknown, but here's what experts do know.