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beaches.jpgBeaches: An Overview of the Environmental Issues

Beaches are some of the most unique and enjoyable natural resources on our planet. The beauty and calm are two of the main reasons why the coast continues to be a prime place for fun, and for setting up housing and other developments. It is mainly this human intervention, however, that is putting a strain on coastal environments and is both slowly and quickly tarnishing their natural splendor. Here are a few of the main issues the beach faces today, that we should all start taking more seriously. Read more...

bays.jpgThe Unique and Fragile Habitats of Bays and Estuaries

The environmental problems facing beaches are a more well-known and triumphed cause than the issues facing the less glamorous water habitats of bays and estuaries. Bays and estuaries are unique and fragile habitats that provide a home to a number of species, however, and their destruction is just as concerning. Take a minute to read about these other near-shore marine sanctuaries and the challenges they face. Read more...

coastline.jpgGlobal Warming and Our Coastline

The ocean and our coastlines are clearly some of the first natural resources impacted by global warming. As temperatures continue to rise, glaciers and ice caps will melt, raising sea levels around the world. Rising temperatures in the water affect fragile ecosystems and can throw entire habitats out of whack. The changing climate also brings bigger storms, which pound the shoreline, continually eroding beaches. Read more...

politics.jpgLegislation That Affects Our Oceans

The individual isn’t the only entity that can have an impact on the health of our beaches and oceans. The government has the potential to create legislation to regulate large-scale systems that affect the health of the oceans, in a way that individuals acting alone could not. Here are some recent bills that have been voted on, as well as upcoming bills that have the environment in mind. Read more...

oceans.jpgHow You Can Help Keep Our Oceans Clean and Healthy

Everyone today who uses our oceans and waterways is also the steward of these natural treasures for generations to come. As the world’s populations increase and these once inexhaustible resources become taxed, we cannot expect to use them in the same way as those of the past. Here are some things you can do, to make your own life more ocean-friendly, as well as how you can let national legislators know that these issues are important to you. Read more...