Articles tagged with Beaches
Researchers are surveying and identifying underwater wreckage off Utah and Omaha beaches in search of missing WWII soldiers. They've already found six to eight Sherman tanks and over two dozen wrecks.
A new University of Florida study finds that east coast beaches are increasing in size on average, while west coast beaches remain stable. The study attributes this trend to low wave energy in Florida, which allows sediment to replenish beaches over time.
Orrin Pilkey, a Duke University geologist, argues that engineering models used to predict natural processes, such as beach erosion, are flawed and damaging to society. He proposes that beach erosion is linked to rising sea levels and that some coastal engineering measures can exacerbate erosion.
A new study found that nearly all of Georgia's surviving least tern pairs are nesting on artificial sites, such as rooftops or man-made sand hills. The researchers warn that without further protection, the Atlantic least tern is vulnerable to decline due to habitat loss and human activities.
Researchers found a 5% increase in sun-protective behaviors among beachgoers who received personalized sun-protection strategies, based on their stage of behavioral change. The study suggests that beaches are an effective site for reaching high-risk sunbathers and promoting behavior change.
Orrin Pilkey, a nationally known authority on beach hazards, will discuss the risks of building on beaches during a media briefing in Myrtle Beach. The briefing will provide tips on minimizing storm damage and avoiding high-risk areas.
Duke University professors Orrin Pilkey and David Bush will lead a media tour and briefing to highlight the risks of building on beaches prone to hurricane damage. The tour will show better and worse places to build along the Grand Strand, with tips for minimizing storm damage.