The Barrier Islands: Islands in Motion
North Carolina is famous for its beautiful set of coastal barrier islands. But did you know that those islands are mobile? Around 14 thousand years ago, as the last ice age was coming to a close, sea level began to rise as water was released from the glaciers.
What Surfing Teaches You About Life
An author shares his passion for the sport as well as his list of the top five waves.
New Insights on Hurricane Intensity, Pollution Transport
Researchers study currents that fuel hurricanes and transport pollutants to coastal beaches.
Bering Sea Hotspot for Corals and Sponges
North of the Aleutian Islands, submarine canyons in the cold waters of the eastern Bering Sea contain a highly productive “green belt” that is home to deep-water corals as well as a plethora of fish and marine mammals.
Hawaii’s Na Pali Coast Is The Beautiful Place You’ve Never Been
While travelers can hike the Na Pali coast or adore it from afar during a helicopter or boat tour, the kayak seems to outshine all other modes of transportation for exploring this remote Kauai paradise.