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California
fromTravel + Leisure
1 day ago

9 Best California Beach Towns for Surfing, Seafood, and Storybook Coastal Charm, According to a Local

California's coastline features diverse beach towns, each offering unique experiences from surfing to scenic views.
Travel
fromIslands
12 hours ago

10 Most Highly Affordable Ferry Rides With Breathtaking Views Of The Sea - Islands

Public ferry systems offer scenic, affordable transportation options that enhance travel experiences in many cities.
fromTasting Table
1 day ago

12 Iconic Maine Eats Everyone Should Try Once - Tasting Table

Maine is known for its fresh seafood, specifically lobster, and has many other foods native to its culinary culture that are unbreakably tied to the state.
East Bay food
NYC food
fromAol
1 day ago

This Little-Known Waterfront Town in New York Is Pure Magic

Glen Cove, a charming waterfront town in New York, offers a unique blend of history, nature, and small-town appeal just an hour from the city.
Arts
fromapps.npr.org
2 days ago

The busiest place you've never seen

Life on Tristan da Cunha is shaped by extreme isolation, with a small population relying on each other for daily tasks and community survival.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Record high ocean temperatures off southern California raise fears of prolonged marine heatwave

Record-breaking water temperatures along the California coast raise concerns about marine life and potential impacts from a prolonged marine heatwave.
SF food
fromFast Company
2 days ago

One of the most infamous seafood promotions in history could be making a comeback. But there's a catch

Red Lobster is considering bringing back the endless shrimp promotion as a limited-time offering after its previous financial impact.
OMG science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 days ago

See the first stunning images of a massive coral reef that has lain hidden for decades

A newly discovered coral colony off Argentina's coast is rich in life and requires protection from environmental changes.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

It has been traumatic': the Cornwall landmark left battered by Storm Goretti

Storm Goretti caused significant damage to St Michael's Mount, uprooting trees and leaving lasting impacts on the community and environment.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Not if, but when: how Spain's coastal towns are preparing for tsunamis

Chipiona assumes that its citizens will have about an hour between an earthquake and a tsunami. Information boards explain what a tsunami is and what to do if one is coming.
Barcelona
Science
fromFuturism
3 days ago

Chinese University Announces 30-Story "Artificial Island" for Marine Research Purposes

China is constructing the largest semi-submersible research platform, the Deep-Sea All-Weather Resident Floating Research Facility, to enhance marine research capabilities.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
4 days ago

Germany: Hope fades for stranded humpback whale's survival

Authorities have established a restricted zone around a stranded whale, allowing it to die peacefully after exhausting all rescue efforts.
Miami food
fromTasting Table
5 days ago

The Iconic Oysters You Need To Try When Visiting Florida - Tasting Table

Apalachicola oysters, once dominant in Florida's seafood market, are returning after a ban, known for their robust taste and unique texture.
fromTravel + Leisure
1 day ago

What Actually Makes Some Ocean Water Such a Vibrant Turquoise Color-the Science Behind That Dreamy Shade

When light shines through water, colors with longer wavelengths are absorbed by the water, with the longest wavelengths absorbed first. Blue and violet have the shortest wavelengths of visible light, so they are able to penetrate the deepest.
Travel
fromArs Technica
1 week ago

How new fishing tech can reduce bycatch of turtles and other creatures

"There are not very many conservation issues that I'm aware of where industry and conservationists and consumers and the fishermen and the resource users all want the same thing. Every stakeholder wants less bycatch."
Pets
Environment
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 days ago

Hair vs. oil: The curious method to clean beaches affected by the spill in the Gulf

A citizen initiative in Veracruz uses clean hair to combat oil spills by creating nets that absorb crude oil from the ocean.
OMG science
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Deepwater discoveries: scientists find more than 110 new fish and invertebrate species in the Coral Sea

More than 110 new fish and invertebrate species have been discovered in the Coral Sea, with potential for over 200 as more are identified.
Environment
fromEarth911
4 days ago

Classic Sustainability In Your Ear: Coastal Flooding in 2050 With Climate Scientist James Renwick

Coastal flooding due to climate change could increase by two feet in the next century without immediate radical action to reduce emissions.
#seafood
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago
SF food

The seafood industry bets Americans will eat more fish if it looks more like meat

The seafood industry is transforming fish products to resemble popular meat dishes to appeal to American consumers.
fromTasting Table
2 weeks ago
SF food

Why You Might Want To Rethink Buying Seafood At The Counter - Tasting Table

Buying frozen seafood can be more economical and safer than fresh, as much fresh seafood is previously frozen and thawed before display.
SF food
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

The seafood industry bets Americans will eat more fish if it looks more like meat

The seafood industry is transforming fish products to resemble popular meat dishes to appeal to American consumers.
SF food
fromTasting Table
2 weeks ago

Why You Might Want To Rethink Buying Seafood At The Counter - Tasting Table

Buying frozen seafood can be more economical and safer than fresh, as much fresh seafood is previously frozen and thawed before display.
Europe news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Thousands of seabirds dying on western Europe's coasts

Thousands of seabirds, primarily puffins, are washing up dead on Atlantic coasts due to severe winter storms, with populations already stressed by avian flu, food scarcity, and marine pollution.
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
6 days ago

This Country Has the Cleanest Beaches in the Caribbean-With 21 Pristine Coastlines and Sparkling Blue Water

The Dominican Republic has the most Blue Flag-certified beaches in the Caribbean, emphasizing cleanliness and eco-friendliness.
OMG science
fromFuturism
1 week ago

Sharks Showing Unusually High Levels of Cocaine

Sharks in the Bahamas are testing positive for various drugs, highlighting urgent marine pollution issues.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Federal God squad' exempts oil and gas drilling in Gulf of Mexico from endangered species rules

The Endangered Species Committee voted to approve the request for the ESA exemption at the request of the defense secretary, Pete Hegseth. Hegseth has said environmentalists' lawsuits against the industry threatened to hobble the nation's energy supply, while environmentalists fear drilling could kill off protected species including Rice's whales, whooping cranes and sea turtles.
Environment
fromTasting Table
3 weeks ago

The 'Oyster Capital Of The East Coast' Isn't The State You Might Expect - Tasting Table

East Coast oysters are known and loved over the world for the clean minerality and distinctive salinity, which is reflective of the cold Atlantic waters where they come from. Although Maine and Maryland get a lot of credit, oysters are present along the continent's entire eastern coast, as far north as Canada's Prince Edward Island all the way down to South Florida.
Silicon Valley food
Retirement
fromTravel + Leisure
3 weeks ago

9 Best Coastal Towns in the U.S. for Retirees

Coastal retirement destinations offer health benefits, varied lifestyles, and options across multiple price ranges, with Florida and Georgia providing accessible communities featuring outdoor activities, cultural amenities, and quality healthcare.
#deep-sea-mining
Travel
fromBusiness Matters
1 week ago

How Cruise Tourism Supports Global Port Economies

Cruise tourism significantly boosts port city economies through various sectors like hospitality, logistics, and local businesses.
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

Maine's catch of lobster declines again as high costs and climate change impact industry

The haul of lobsters, Maine's best known export and a key piece of the state's identity and culture, has declined every year since 2021, and some scientists have cited as a reason warming oceans that spur migration to Canadian waters.
Miscellaneous
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

A national scandal': trawlers scour seabeds of supposedly protected UK waters

Marine protected areas in England are ineffective as industrial trawlers continue to overfish and damage ecosystems despite their designated protection.
OMG science
fromState of the Planet
2 weeks ago

New Study Reveals Hidden "Chemical Currency" Fueling the Ocean's Carbon Cycle

Marine phytoplankton release diverse molecules that fuel microbial life and significantly influence Earth's carbon cycle.
fromArs Technica
4 weeks ago

Fishing crews in the Atlantic keep accidentally dredging up chemical weapons

Recovered CWMs continue to pose worker and food safety risks. Because of ocean drift, storms, and offshore industries, sea-disposed CWMs locations are largely unknown and potentially far from their originally documented dump site. The three incidents exposed at least six crew members to mustard agent, which causes blistering chemical burns on skin and mucous membranes.
Miami Marlins
fromThe Takeout
4 weeks ago

Your Guide To The Types Of East Coast Oysters - The Takeout

Generally, East Coast oysters are brinier than West Coast oysters. Eastern oysters, raised either in the Atlantic Ocean or in its estuaries, live in a much saltier environment. West Coast oysters are mostly raised in protected bays, estuaries, and tidal rivers, where there is much less salt.
Silicon Valley food
Environment
fromQNS
1 week ago

Dead whale washes ashore on Rockaway Beach, drawing crowds of onlookers - QNS

A dead Sei Whale washed ashore in Rockaway Beach, prompting a necropsy to determine the cause of death.
Boston food
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I moved from NYC to a seasonal beach town in Maryland. Here are 6 of the most surprising things about living here full-time.

Moving to a Maryland beach town full-time brings seasonal business closures but also exceptional dining deals and community opportunities during the offseason.
History
fromLos Angeles Times
7 years ago

Neighborhood Spotlight: Oil and the sea built Wilmington's future

Wilmington evolved from a Civil War military hub into a major port city, then declined after losing official port status to San Pedro in 1897 before being annexed by Los Angeles in 1909.
Design
fromwww.archdaily.com
1 month ago

Coastal Dwelling / Abon Studio

Coastal Dwelling is a 680 m² residence designed by Abon Studio on a narrow Hermanus coastline site, responding to geological and oceanic context with mountain and ocean views.
France news
fromThe Local France
1 month ago

Some 60 French-owned or -flagged commercial ships blocked in Gulf

Approximately 60 vessels are trapped in the Persian Gulf unable to transit the Strait of Hormuz due to escalating Iran-US-Israel conflict, with crews sheltering in ports as Iranian forces close the strategic waterway.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
22 years ago

Coasting through time in Long Beach

A 1919 Spanish-style home in Long Beach's historic Bluff Park area, owned by restaurant publicist Frank Groff, is listed for $2.5 million as he expands his business to San Diego.
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Beach cleanups can save the lives of marine animals. This calculator tells you exactly how many

If you enter the amounts of different types of plastic that you clean up into the Wildlife Impact Calculator, it will tell you how many animal lives would have been at risk, had those items made their way into the ocean and been ingested.
Environment
#california-coastal-act
Environment
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

Bringing marine life back to South Florida's 'forgotten edge'

Marine construction companies are installing wildlife-friendly infrastructure like mangrove planters on seawalls to restore coastal ecosystems while protecting property.
Environment
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 weeks ago

Landmark offshore wind farms come online in the U.S.

Revolution Wind came online off Rhode Island despite Trump administration opposition, while Vineyard Wind completed installation, advancing East Coast offshore wind energy development.
Environment
fromMail Online
3 weeks ago

Scientists find 'red flags' hinting the Gulf Stream is near collapse

The Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation shows warning signs of potential collapse due to freshwater from melting ice sheets diluting ocean water and weakening the system's driving mechanism.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

My rookie era: I'm learning to swim in the ocean, braving the waves and marine life

I've wanted to be an ocean swimmer ever since I moved to Sydney. The idea of getting out past the waves and braving the elements excited me. I would tell anyone who would listen: Once I live closer to the beach, I'm going to be out there. Just you wait. I've lived walking distance to the beach for more than a year now. During this time, I've read a lot about ocean swimming: how swimmers overcame challenges or life-altering moments.
Mindfulness
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

With relocation funding in question, future uncertain for historic Bay Area ship

The nonprofit group that owns it would like to move the SS Red Oak Victory near the visitor center of the Rosie the Riveter/World War II Home Front National Historical Park, where the cargo ship which has been transformed into a floating museum is likely to draw more visitors. But with a project price tag estimated between $16 million and $20 million and no guarantee of where that money will come from, Richmond councilmembers have decided not to spend the $300,000 needed to study
East Bay real estate
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Swimming spots that could become designated dips

The government said the plans would increase the number of England's official bathing sites to 464. An official bathing spot on the Thames in London would mark a "vast transformation" in water quality in the river which was declared biologically dead in the 1950s due to pollution, officials said. Water minister Emma Hardy said rivers and beaches were "at the heart of so many communities, where people come together, families make memories and swimmers of all ages feel the benefits of being outdoors safely".
UK news
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

Sharks become easy prey for criminal groups

In February 2023, an article in the Mexican press announced the capture of a vessel some 195 nautical miles from the port of Lazaro Cardenas in the state of Michoacan. It had been carrying nearly 700 pounds of cocaine packaged in plastic-wrapped bricks, in addition to 1,650 liters of hydrocarbons in 33 plastic containers. Two Ecuadorian fishermen were among the five detainees, and their immigration records showed unusual activity.
Law
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

Keep An Eye Out For This Seafood-Label Red Flag At The Grocery Store - Tasting Table

Check seafood for off smell or color, suspicious price, unsanitary displays, additives like phosphates, mislabeling, and proper certifications to avoid poor-quality or fraudulent seafood.
fromThe Cipher Brief
2 months ago

Coast Guard, Sovereignty, and Homeland Defense

U.S. defense planning rests on the assumption that wars are fought abroad, by expeditionary forces, against defined adversaries. For decades, those assumptions held. But today, many of the most consequential security challenges facing the United States violate all three. They occur closer to home, below the threshold of armed conflict, and in domains where sovereignty is enforced incrementally. The shift has exposed a chronic mismatch between how the United States defines its defense priorities and how it allocates resources and respect.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

'Inevitably difficult'

On September 14, Alejandro Carranza, a 42-year-old fisherman, set out to sea from a remote town in La Guajira, Colombia's northernmost province, bordering Venezuela. It was an ordinary fishing trip, in search of tuna and marlin, said Leonardo Vega, a childhood friend and the president of the fishing association Carranza belonged to. But this time, Carranza never returned.
World news
Science
fromInsideHook
2 months ago

Environmental Changes May Make Sharks Less Dangerous

Ocean acidification can corrode and degrade shark teeth, reducing serrations and root structures and threatening foraging efficiency, energy uptake, and elasmobranch fitness.
#sea-level-rise
Environment
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Sea levels may be up to 4.9 feet HIGHER than we thought

Sea levels could be up to 4.9 feet higher than previously estimated, putting 132 million more people at risk of flooding due to reliance on inaccurate geoid models in coastal threat assessments.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Global sea levels have been underestimated due to poor modelling, research suggests

Global sea levels are 30cm higher on average than previously modeled, with some regions 100-150cm higher, requiring reassessment of coastal climate impacts.
Design
fromArchDaily
2 months ago

Between Sea and City: Contemporary Fish Market Architecture

Fish markets shape coastal urban identity by mediating city-sea relations, embodying maritime culture, and evolving into hybrid public spaces tied to waterfront regeneration.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

It's betrayal': Shetland's scallop fishers brace for arrival of UK's largest salmon farm

Approval of the UK's largest planned salmon farm in Shetland intensifies conflict between local scallop fishers and fish-farm operators over ecological and economic strain.
US news
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Maine's 'lobster lady' Virginia Oliver, who worked decades in the lobster industry, dies at 105

Virginia Oliver, a Maine lobsterman who began trapping at age 8, fished lobsters for nearly a century and died at 105.
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

When Buying Seafood, It's A Major Red Flag If You Can't Find These Certifications On The Packaging - Tasting Table

Consumers must be aware that seafood fraud, in which vendors label cheaper fish as products of higher quality and price, is common practice. According to Oceana, fish is mislabeled 25 to 70% of the time, especially when it comes to prized fish like wild salmon and Atlantic cod. Those of us who care about the environment are also concerned with traceability,
Food & drink
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

The 'Crystal Coast' of the U.S. Has Clear Waters, World-class Shark Diving, and the 'Graveyard of the Atlantic'

The Crystal Coast combines clear beaches, extensive shipwrecks, and abundant sand tiger shark aggregations, offering premier scuba diving and coastal wildlife experiences.
Science
fromThe Local France
2 months ago

France launches its first ocean-bottom floats

France deployed two deep-diving Argo floats to measure ocean currents and global warming to 6,000-meter depths.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

The Seafood Restaurant That Makes Virginia's Longest Pier Worth The Walk - Tasting Table

Ocean View Fishing Pier in Virginia is a nearly 1,700-foot seafood-focused pier offering dining, live music, happy hours, on-pier fishing, and event accommodations.
Science
fromMail Online
1 month ago

The ominous sign the Gulf Stream is nearing COLLAPSE

A historically very salty region of the southern Indian Ocean has lost 30 percent salinity over 60 years, risking disruption of global ocean circulation and climate.
fromConde Nast Traveler
2 months ago

The Best Beaches in California for Swimming, Whale Watching, and Winter Sun

For travelers looking to get to know the many-varied charms of the Golden State, discovering it through the best beaches in California is never a bad idea. The state's coastline spans a vast 3,427 miles after all. Among its 420 public beautiful beaches are plentiful opportunities to swim, lay out, look at tide pools, surf to your heart's content, or watch the sunset.
California
Environment
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

Tracking fisherman to track fish: The new technological approach to better understand ocean life

Global Fishing Watch uses AIS transponder data and artificial intelligence to track fishing vessels worldwide, providing unprecedented visibility into global fishing fleet movements and activities.
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

This North Carolina Destination Has 5 Barrier Islands, Picturesque Coastal Towns, and the 'Seafood Capital of the World'

Brunswick Islands offer relaxed seaside towns, wide sandy beaches, abundant wildlife, history, dining, and a slower coastal pace across five barrier islands.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Chronic ocean heating fuels staggering' loss of marine life, study finds

Chronic ocean warming reduces fish biomass by 7.2% per 0.1°C of seabed warming per decade, with marine heatwaves masking long-term decline through temporary population booms in cold-water regions.
Science
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

The navy veteran guiding cruises away from storms

A former Royal Navy meteorologist remotely monitors global weather to guide cruise ships, advising captains to avoid storms and ensure passenger safety and comfort.
Travel
fromInsideHook
2 months ago

The Strange Grief of Watching Our Vacation Towns Grow Up

Vacation towns evoke nostalgia but are changing rapidly due to development, overtourism, climate effects, and social media exposure, causing communal grief.
Science
fromKqed
8 months ago

Beach Day? These 5 Surprising Creatures Are Hanging Out Too | KQED

Sand dollars are flat, spine-covered sea urchins that sift sand for food, breathe through a five-petaled petaloid, and use swallowed magnetite to stay grounded.
Environment
fromwww.montereyherald.com
1 month ago

Finding Sanctuary: Ranking the most wanted kelp forests

Northern California kelp forests have declined dramatically, central California shows patchy loss; small-scale restoration cannot offset losses, requiring prioritization and high-resolution monitoring.
Environment
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Finding Sanctuary: Ranking the most wanted kelp forests

Prioritize restoration and high-resolution monitoring of kelp forests that provide critical ecological, economic, and cultural benefits, as satellite data underestimates declines.
Environment
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Opinion: Don't let natural gas exports wreck the Gulf of California ecosystem

Sempra's proposed Vista Pacifico LNG would export massive volumes of gas and threaten the Gulf of California's globally significant biodiversity and Indigenous communities.
Environment
fromWIRED
2 months ago

The Oceans Just Keep Getting Hotter

Global oceans absorbed a record additional 23 zettajoules of heat in 2025, marking eight consecutive years of increasing ocean heat uptake.
Environment
fromArs Technica
2 months ago

Ocean damage nearly doubles the cost of climate change

Annual damages to traditional marine markets will reach $1.66 trillion by 2100 from greenhouse gas-driven ocean changes.
Environment
fromNature
1 month ago

Marine protection in the Azores: a triumph for conservation and sustainability

The Azores established in 2024 the North Atlantic's largest MPA network, protecting 30% of its sea with half fully closed to extractive activities.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Scientists warn of regime shift' as seaweed blooms expand worldwide

Rapidly expanding seaweed blooms, driven by warming and nutrient pollution, are transforming oceans toward a macroalgae-rich state, altering ecology, geochemistry, and climate feedbacks.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Human-made materials make up as much as half of UK beaches, study finds

Human-made materials such as brick, concrete, glass and industrial waste can constitute up to half of coarse sediments on some British urban beaches.
Environment
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

L.A. beaches could be managed by the federal government

The National Park Service is studying designating Los Angeles County beaches as a park unit to protect coastal ecosystems along the Will Rogers–Torrance shoreline.
Environment
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Entangled right whale found dead off North Carolina coast

A 4-year-old North Atlantic right whale named Division died off North Carolina after prolonged fishing-gear entanglement that worsened despite a partial disentanglement.
Environment
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

Experts examine how climate change will create more king tides in Bay Area

Record king tides combined with a storm flooded Larkspur, demonstrating that rising sea levels will increase coastal flooding frequency and severity during high-tide storms.
Environment
fromEarth911
1 month ago

The State of Ocean Plastic Pollution In 2026

Massive, accelerating plastic pollution pours millions of tons into oceans annually, contaminating all marine ecosystems and worsening without stronger policy intervention.
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