Upcoming Launch: 3rd Sand and Sustainability report – UNEP | Grid-Geneva
UNEP/GRID-Geneva is proud to announce the launch of the 3rd Sand and Sustainability report, which will take place on May 13th 2026 3pm at the UN Palais des Nations in Geneva.
Traditional protection proves more successful for clams in American Samoa – Mongabay
For coastal Indigenous communities in American Samoa, giant clams are deeply rooted in fa‘a Sāmoa (the Samoan way of life) and local food systems…According to the findings of a study published in PeerJ, it is village-based protections like fa‘asao (fishery closures) that have helped conserve giant clams lying in the islands’ shallow water coral reefs. The authors found that the highest clam densities and species are located in remote sites and areas under traditional village enforcement, outperforming federally designated no-take zones on the most populated island….
Delays & Reforms Raise Questions for Outer Banks Nourishment Efforts – Island Free Press
At the center of the uncertainty for upcoming beach nourishment projects is the Federal Emergency Management Agency — better known as FEMA — where policy changes, funding delays, and broader federal debates about disaster response are creating unknowns for coastal communities nationwide, including those on the Outer Banks…
World’s largest coral colony discovered off Australian coast by mother-daughter team – CNN Science
A mother-and-daughter team of citizen scientists has identified the world’s largest known coral colony, found on the Great Barrier Reef off the coast of Australia…
Italy’s famous ‘Lovers’ Arch’ collapses on Valentine’s Day – CNN Travel
An Italian coastal beauty spot known as “Lovers’ Arch” because of its popularity with courting couples collapsed during heavy storms on Valentine’s Day in what one local official called “a blow to the heart…”
The consequences of Trump’s war on climate in 7 charts – Grist
Seven snapshots reveal how climate rollbacks altered the trajectory of U.S. energy, environmental protection, and economic security…
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….