Beaches
Beachcombers Discover Rare, Deep-Sea Anglerfish Washed Up on Oregon Coast
Most humans will never see a Pacific footballfish, as the creatures live at depths of 2,000 to 3,300 feet below the ocean's surface
How Scientists Are Protecting Plovers’ Beachfront Lifestyle
Camouflaged by the sand, these threatened shorebirds aim to hide from predators. Now conservationists are trying to give their breeding efforts a boost
Extremely Rare Blue Rock Thrush Spotted in Oregon Might Be the First Ever in the United States
Amateur photographer Michael Sanchez captured photos of the blue-and-chestnut bird on a beach—but he didn’t realize just how special the “mind-bending” encounter was, until later
Rescuers Save 130 Beached Pilot Whales in Western Australia After Mass Stranding
An additional 29 whales died, officials reported last week, while the reason behind the stranding remains unknown
These Inviting Photos Capture the Beauty of the Caribbean
The stunning shots will make you wish you were there
Manhattan's First Public Beach Opens Along the Hudson River
The new 5.5-acre recreation space includes a sandy shore, sports field, picnic area and boardwalk—but swimming isn't allowed
San Diego Closes Popular Beach for Seven Years to Protect Sea Lions
Visitors have been getting too close to the marine mammals—taking selfies and even harassing them—as they rear their pups
Tennessee Williams and Jack Kerouac Once Found Refuge in the Dune Shacks of Cape Cod. Now, Longtime Residents Are Being Forced Out
The National Park Service plans to lease out some of the structures, which have long been used by artists and writers
Get a Dose of Sun, Sand and Sea With These 15 Scenes From the Beach
These highlights from the Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest are sure to remind you of everything you love about the shore
A Surfboard-Snatching Sea Otter Is Vexing Wildlife Officials in California
While the animal's antics may look cute, the dangerous behavior could bring harm to humans or force authorities to euthanize the endangered mammal
Algae Is Making Sea Lions More Aggressive in California
A toxin present in algal blooms is moving through the food chain, leading to the deaths of sea lions and dolphins
Meet the Lifeguard Dogs Watching Over Beachgoers in Maine
Buoy and Beacon are trained to help human lifeguards rescue swimmers at Scarborough Beach State Park
When Private Beaches Served as a Refuge for the Chesapeake Bay's Black Elite
During the Jim Crow era, working-class Washingtonians' recreation options were far more limited—and dangerous
This Engineered Beach Is Good for Endangered Sharks and Tourists
In the Canary Islands, angel sharks and humans are attracted to the same habitat which, for once, isn’t bad for the wildlife
Who Wants to Buy the Creepy Dolls and Bowling Balls That Wash Up on Texas Beaches?
Hundreds of eclectic items were auctioned off to help fund the rehabilitation of sea turtles and birds
Pets Will Soon Be Welcome at More Than 120 Archaeological Sites in Greece
The new policies won't apply at certain high-traffic destinations like the Acropolis
Airbnb Names the Top Trending Destinations for Summer 2023
From relaxing beach towns to historic European cities, these popular spots will soon be bustling with vacationers
Greece Is Making Hundreds of Beaches More Accessible
Remote-controlled, wheelchair-friendly ramps will allow vacationers with mobility challenges to enjoy the sea
Newborn Monk Seal Pup and Mother Get 24/7 Police Protection
Wildlife officials closed down a popular Hawaiian beach to protect the pair of endangered mammals
The Mystery of This Petroglyph-Covered Alaskan Beach
The 8,000-year-old rock carvings were likely created by the Tlingit
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