From Ocean to Beach, Tons of Plastic Pollution
The Hawaii Wildlife Fund, which organizes beaches cleanups, estimates that they have removed about 169 tons of garbage in the last 11 years from a 10-mile stretch of Hawaii Island alone, and that about 15 tons to 20 tons of new trash comes ashore each year.
Lawlessness in UP: Sand Mafias Thrive Without Shroud Of Fear
The practice of illegal mining is common in the entire state of Uttar Pradesh, India, along the riverbeds as there is constant demand for sand. The builders in the region are always on the lookout for cheap sand which comes from a mafia that illegally mines the riverbed.
Arthur Pelts Maine, Moves Into Southeast Canada
Cyclone Arthur pelted parts of far eastern Maine and southeastern Canada with heavy rain and strong winds on Saturday, as the storm that had been a hurricane swept away from southern New England.
The 10 Best Beach Movies To Catch
Whether it’s “Gidget” or “Point Break,” there seems to be a beach movie for everyone. CBS News journalists have compiled a list of the top 10 greatest films in the genre that have withstood the sands of time.
How Commercial Fishing Affects Coral Reefs
Biologists have shown that inhabited coral islands that engage in commercial fishing dramatically alter their nearby reef ecosystems, disturbing the microbes, corals, algae and fish that call the reef home.
Arthur’s Widest Effects? Dangerous Rip Currents
Hurricane Arthur is gaining strength, expected to grow to a Category 2 before grazing the eastern coast, bringing high winds and dangerous rip currents. Even beachgoers hundreds of miles from Hurricane Arthur’s path are facing the danger of rip currents.
From Despair To Repair: Dramatic Decline Of Caribbean Corals Can Be Reversed
With only about one-sixth of the original coral cover left, most Caribbean coral reefs may disappear in the next 20 years.
Arthur Expected To Become Season’s First Atlantic Hurricane
Tropical Storm Arthur was expected to reach hurricane strength by Thursday, dousing some July Fourth holiday plans on the U.S. East Coast as officials closed beaches and tourist sites and delayed fireworks shows in anticipation of heavy rain and fierce winds.
Feds Decide Against Dredged Sand On NC island
The National Park Service has backed off its proposal to use dredged sand to fight erosion on North Carolina’s Shackleford Banks, pleasing both environmentalists, who want to maintain the barrier island’s pristine condition, and local beach town officials, who want the sand for their shores.