Contaminated Sand May Make Beachgoers Sick, New Study Say
When beaches are closed due to pollution, a few fearless beachgoers may think that they are safe as long as they stay remain on land. But a newly published study say that even the sand may not be safe from dangerous bacteria, and can potentially recontaminate the water.
On an Unspoiled Caribbean Isle, Grand Plans for Big Tourist Port
The Caribbean’s largest uninhabited island is under siege. East Caicos is a tropical jewel, the largest uninhabitated island in the Caribbean and home to rare birds and pristine turtle-nesting beaches. But plans for a giant port for cruise and cargo ships could change it forever.
Oceans Slowed Global Temperature Rise, Until Now
A new study of ocean temperature measurements shows that in recent years, extra heat from greenhouse gases has been trapped in the subsurface waters of the Pacific and Indian oceans, thus accounting for the slowdown in the global surface temperature increase observed during the past decade, researchers say.
Life is Not a Beach
Mining for beach sand minerals poses a threat to the economic and social fabric of fishing villages along Tamil Nadu’s coast.
What Happens to a Coral Reef When an Island is Built on Top?
Seven such coral reefs are being turned into islands, with harbors and landing strips by the Chinese military, and it is destroying a rich ecological network. “It’s the worst thing that has happened to coral reefs in our lifetime.”
Here Are 10 Striking Images of Future Sea Levels
To really understand what climate change could mean for coastal areas, photos really do the trick.
Coastal Nations, Megacities Face 20 Feet of Sea Rise
If, as suggested by a comprehensive new review in the journal Science, 2°C of global warming will lock in at least 20 feet (6 meters) of eventual sea level rise, what would 2°C of warming (3.6°F) mean for the future and heritage of global nations and cities?
Typhoon Chan-hom Makes Landfall in China, Bears Down on Shanghai
Chan-hom made landfall in Zhoushan city, Zhejiang Province at 4:40 p.m local time Saturday. This is the strongest landfalling storm to hit within 200 miles of Shanghai in at least 35 years.
Beach Pollution: How We Can All Play a Part in Keeping Our Oceans Clean
This year the Travel Foundation’s Make Holidays Greener campaign (#greenerhols) has a direct and urgent message. We need to keep plastic rubbish off our beaches so that it doesn’t pollute our seas.