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Sand dunes are natural barriers against powerful waves and windy storms. Beach dunes are also a rich habitat for specific vegetation and wildlife.
In just one year alone, Net Patrol has already removed 47,000 pounds of marine debris off of Kauai's coastlines.
A group of marine scientists spotted a rare, charming, and purple stubby squid in the Southern California waters.
A survey concluded that 14 percent of tourists interested in going for a holiday to Australia might not go ahead with their plans due to shark attacks.
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The number of seaside communities whose beaches are losing sand is growing exponentially. What are the explanations for coastal erosion, and what can be done to mitigate its devastating impact?
Welcome to the Drake Passage, the world's most dangerous sea route, home to 65-foot-plus waves. Here's why the 620-mile stretch between Cape Horn and Antarctica is treacherous and has become the ultimate extreme sailing adventure.
There is a place on Earth where the difference between low and high tide reaches 53.6 feet (16.3 meters). It's the Bay of Fundy in Canada. You've got to see it to believe it.
A fourth global coral bleaching wave is sweeping the world's oceans.