Tag: Beaches
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Why Nearly 2,000 Dead Seabirds Have Washed Up on the California Coast
Scientists say El Niño is exacerbating conditions by causing Pacific Ocean temperatures to rise.
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How an Intern and a Biologist Rescued an Orphaned Walrus in Alaska
An injured five-month-old walrus was found huddled next to carcasses in remote Alaska after it became separated from its mother. Its rescue took days and lots of patience.
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Waves From Powerful Storm Pound Beach Homes in Southern California
Waves from Post-Tropical Storm Rachel crashed into beachfront homes in Long Beach, Calif. over the weekend, prompting evacuations.
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Beaches Are Disappearing in Southern California as El Niño Bears Down
Beachfront homeowners and beachcombers are watching the sand vanish into the ocean as torrid waves strike the coast.
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Nor’easter Could Bring Heavy Rain, Winds, and Flooding to East Coast
Rain, flooding and gusty winds are all in the forecast for the Northeast this weekend, but just how much is still a little uncertain.
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Tropical Sea Turtle Lays Eggs on Southern California Beach
It’s the first time in recorded history that a sea turtle has nested on the West Coast. Scientists say it is the latest sign of warming ocean waters.