Santa Cruz Coastal Changes Could Put Nearly $200M in Surfing Revenue at Risk – the Mercury News

Surfing generates an estimated $200 million per year in Santa Cruz each year, but that revenue could be at risk…
EarthTalk: Sand mining is taking its toll on the environment – the Arizona Daily Sun

Dear EarthTalk: What is “sand mining” and why is it bad for the environment?
Japan using Saudi-made coral skeletons from expo for sea conservation – the Mainichi

Japanese universities are seeking to restore coral reefs and marine ecosystems after inheriting artificial coral structures that Saudi Arabia made and showcased at this year’s World Exposition in Osaka….