When hurricanes and large coastal storms hit coastal communities, the beaches and dunes are the first line of defense for many areas, providing a natural barrier between the ocean and inland ...

Nearshore coastal sand mining may adversely affect coastal development where extractions occur within the active beach-nearshore sand system. In this paper, the outer limits of the beach-nearshore ...

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — Saturday marked the 10th annual Hands Across the Sand event. People met at different areas across Hampton Roads, including right at the Oceanfront, to hold hands in a line ...

Standing across a beach is easy, but protest organizers hope the simple display will send a powerful message about offshore drilling and seismic testing. Hands Across the Sand participants will stand ...

OCEANSIDEOCEANSIDE — A contractor will begin testing offshore sand deposits along the Oceanside coastline next week in search of possible sources for the city’s beach replenishment project. About 30 ...

Scientists from The University of Texas at Austin will embark from Galveston on April 14 in search of sunken treasure that holds the key to protecting Texas from storms and rising seas: sand. About 80 ...

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The hunt for sand is on. San Clemente’s plan to search for offshore sand was approved by the city on Tuesday, May 6, with officials giving the green light for a contractor to explore several sites ...

Select an option below to continue reading this premium story. Already a Honolulu Star-Advertiser subscriber? Log in now to continue reading. Waves in the breaker zone carry sand to the beach from ...

A final report that explores ways San Clemente can save its beaches using nature-based solutions was presented to city officials hoping to figure out a solution to its shrinking shoreline — and a ...