Coastal and Beach News

Welcome to the Green Nature coastal and beach news section. It covers a variety of related topics from beach creatures to whales to coastal and ocean issues such as algal blooms and marine pollution.

There are also a few related fresh water articles listed.

Beach Scenes Intertidal Animals Lighthouse Pictures West Coast Beaches Marine Mammals Pelican Pictures Types of Shorebirds

The first stop in the coastal and beach section might be to the Beach Pictures section, a virtual tour of West Coast beaches, featuring sun, sand, lighthouses, beach creatures and more.

Some of the features albums are listed in the box on the right.

Beach time often means vacation time for many Americans. The articles, 10 Beach Tips, Beachcombing Tips, Beach Water Quality and Beware of Rip Currents provide a general guide for making your next beach trip more environmentally friendly.

Marine Turtles and Whales are two of the most popular ocean wildlife that find their way on near our shores. The articles Types of Sea Turtles and Whales and Commercial Whaling provide further detail about their habitat and habits.

The following articles deal with coastal pollution and other issues.

The Chesapeake Bay Ecosystem Health
Two new reports give the Chesapeake Bay ecosystem health low to failing grades.

Coastal Dead Zones
Coastal dead zones, areas of oxygen depleted waters incapable of supporting marine life, continue to spread around the world.

Coastal Dune Ecology
A healthy coastal dune system contributes to a stable and healthy beach.


Cooperative Efforts Dealing With Driftnet Fishing
International and regional cooperative efforts have lessened much of the negative consequences associated with large scale driftnet fishing on the high seas.

Fisheries Statistics for the United States
Information on how to get fisheries statistics.

Great Lakes Algal Blooms
Algal blooms are popping up on many of the Great Lakes.

Marine Pollution
An introduction to the topic of marine pollution.

Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens
The Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens are a great day trip for people in the Northern California Coast region.

Pros and Cons of Reverse Osmosis Water Desalination
A new generation of large scale desalination plants are beginning full scale operations, prompting another round of discussion about the pros and cons of desalination as a water management strategy.

Toxic Algae Blooms
A review of some different types of toxic algae blooms along U.S. coastal waters.

The Amazing Seahorse
Seahorses are very popular with people. So popular that some species are now endangered.

Water Statistics
This article describes some sources of reliable water statistics on the internet.

World Wetlands Day
Member states of the Ramsar Convention celebrate World Wetlands Day on February 2.