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1 week, 1 day ago

GCC mulls revamp of Loop Road as a vibrant public space

CHENNAI: The Greater Chennai Corporation is looking at the possibility of redeveloping Loop Road near Marina Beach into a vibrant public space prioritising non-motorable traffic that is also ecologically sustainable. While the GCC recently relocated fish vendors to a newly constructed market to ease traffic along the stretch, the redevelopment project now aims to create a high-value, pedestrian friendly waterfront …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Giant 16ft waves ripping through beaches spark 'stay out of water' warning

Daily Mail

Deadly 16-foot-waves are expected to hit the beaches of Northern California, triggering officials to issue a 'stay of of water' warning. The strong wind gusts could hit speeds of 50 to 60 miles per hour over the ocean and although the wind won't reach the coast, the resulting waves still pose a major threat. San Francisco beachgoers were warned to …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Mysterious black balls that washed up on Sydney beach were foul-smelling mini ‘fatbergs’

CNN

CNN — The mystery of the black balls that washed up on some of Sydney’s most iconic beaches last month has now been solved – and it’s more disgusting than you could ever imagine. A team of scientists at the University of New South Wales has revealed the black balls – initially thought to be made of tar – were …

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2 months ago

Lonely Planet names the top 30 destinations to visit in 2025 – and they might not be where you expect

The Independent

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. In the 15th edition of Lonely Planet’s “Best in Travel” hotlist, the trusted travel guide featured 30 trending destinations from …

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2 months, 1 week ago

High waves sweep beachgoers into the ocean in Oahu, claiming lives of California man and Oklahoma woman

LA Times

High surf breaks on Oahu’s Windward coast as seen from the Makapuu Lookout in Honolulu in 2020. Two people are dead, including a 63-year-old Hollister, Calif., man, and one injured after being swept into the ocean by strong currents this week at Ke Iki Beach in Pupukea on Oahu’s North Shore following a high wave advisory warning. Please be at …

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2 months, 1 week ago

Mysterious black balls that washed up on one of Australia's most iconic beaches are finally identified

Daily Mail

Thousands of mysterious black balls strewn across two beaches have been identified as 'tar balls'. Mysterious black balls found on Coogee Beach and Gordans Bay Beach have been identified as tar balls Tar balls are formed when oil comes into contact with debris and water and don't typically pose a significant risk to beachgoers. Pictured are staff cleaning up Coogee …

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3 months, 1 week ago

The California sand wars: As beaches shrink, neighbors and cities fight for what’s left

LA Times

California is a place of magnificent tectonic forces that lift mountains only for them to be constantly eroded by glaciers, wind and rain, ground down to one of the most basic commodities on Earth: sand. Erosion has become such a problem in Broad Beach that high-profile residents such as Dustin Hoffman, Ray Romano and Pierce Brosnan committed their own money …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Italy’s famed beaches are set to change forever thanks to a new law

The Independent

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery People enjoy a sunny day at an establishment on the beach in Tuscany’s Castiglione della Pescaia, …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

The Great Lego Spill of 1997 is a ‘gift’ that keeps on giving 27 years later

Hindustan Times

In 1997, a cargo ship called the Tokio Express was on its way to New York when it was hit by a rogue wave. Two Lego dragons that plunged into the sea in 1997 Nearly 27 years after what has become known as the Great Lego Spill of 1997, Lego pieces are being found across the beaches of Europe today. …

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3 months, 4 weeks ago

Dolphin bites spark warning on Japanese beaches

The Hindu

Authorities in central Japan are urging beachgoers to steer clear of dolphins after a sharp increase in biting incidents, with one expert saying the culprit may be a single overly playful individual. Most of the bites were minor -- some were little more than scratches -- but in one recent incident, an elementary school child wound up requiring 20 to …

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3 months, 4 weeks ago

‘Lonely’ and sexually frustrated dolphin blamed for spate of attacks on beachgoers

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A lonely dolphin is believed …

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4 months ago

Terrifying moment huge coastal bluff COLLAPSES into the ocean just yards away from multi-million dollar mansions in wealthy enclave

Daily Mail

A coastal bluff collapsed just a stone's throw from beachgoers below and next to multi-million dollar mansions in a picturesque Southern California enclave. Massive multi-million dollar mansions dot the same coastline just south of where the bluff collapsed. A coastal bluff collapsed just a stone's throw away from beachgoers below and near multi-million dollar mansions in a picturesque Southern California …

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4 months ago

After massive sewage spill that polluted beaches, L.A. agrees to spend $20 million on improvements

LA Times

Three years after a massive spill at a Los Angeles wastewater facility sent millions of gallons of sewage into Santa Monica Bay, the city has agreed to spend more than $20 million on improvements to remedy the environmental blunder, according to a settlement with federal prosecutors announced Tuesday. The agreement comes after an investigation by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency …

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

35- to 40-foot fin whale washes up on Torrance Beach; public asked to keep a distance

LA Times

Officials are asking beachgoers to keep a distance from a 35- to 40-foot fin whale that washed ashore on Torrance Beach on Saturday evening and later died. “Due to its size & location it is expected that the whale will remain on the beach while responders create a plan to remove it,” the Los Angeles County Lifeguards group said in …

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Joe Biden greets kids at the beach in Delaware before lounging with Jill and grandaughter Naomi as Kamala continues her West Coast swing

Daily Mail

President Joe Biden is getting in some beach time near his Rehoboth Beach getaway house, lounging by the waves with family while VP Kamala Harris carries the burden of campaigning. President Joe Biden got in some beach time with granddaughter Naomi and first lady Jill Biden in Rehoboth Beach Once he arrived at his beach camp, he inclined far back …

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Laguna Beach woman who told beachgoers to ‘get out of here!’ reportedly targeted by Coastal Commission

LA Times

If someone tramps across the well-manicured grass in front of your home, you would be fully within your rights to tell them to get off your lawn. A woman who was filmed yelling at beachgoers at Laguna Beach recently to get off “my property” has received a letter from the California Coastal Commission instructing her to stop blocking access to …

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Scientists digitally dissect ancient Egyptian ‘screaming’ mummy

CNN

Editor’s note: A version of this story appeared in CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Experts are also using the latest techniques to spill secrets hidden within discoveries made decades ago, with new research this week “digitally dissecting” an unusual mummy found in 1935. Sahar Saleem With her mouth agape, the mummified woman appears to be locked for eternity in an …

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Jeep drive plows into 25 seagulls on Washington beach in front of horrified onlookers

The Independent

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

3 hikes to enjoy before jumping straight into a lake

LA Times

This time of year, I start to feel a little trapped by the heat. Antonovich Trail near Puddingstone Lake The Antonovich Trail is, one way, a 3.9-mile trek that follows gently flowing Walnut Creek, shaded by canopies of fig, coast live oak and eucalyptus trees and several fan palms. You’ll park on the shoulder of Lake Hughes Road and ascend …

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5 months ago

‘Get out of here!’ Pair of TikTok videos reignite debate over access to California beaches

LA Times

A pair of TikTok videos that show homeowners blocking off beaches in Malibu and Laguna Beach from the public have sparked a social media frenzy — though it was not immediately clear if any laws were broken. The videos reignited debate over beach access in California, where the 1976 California Coastal Act gives residents a fundamental right to the state’s …

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5 months, 1 week ago

Two die after being swept off rocks in Santa Cruz

LA Times

Two people died after they were swept into the ocean by a “sneaker wave” in Santa Cruz this week, according to authorities. Multiple witnesses reported that two people were swept off the beach rocks at West Cliff Drive near David Way about 6:18 p.m. on Tuesday, the Santa Cruz Fire Department said in a news release. Rescue swimmers from Santa …

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5 months, 1 week ago

Angry Birds Are Battling Drones Patrolling New York City's Beaches

Huff Post

LOADING ERROR LOADING NEW YORK — A fleet of drones patrolling New York City’s beaches for signs of sharks and struggling swimmers is drawing backlash from an aggressive group of seaside residents: local shorebirds. Since the drones began flying in May, flocks of birds have repeatedly swarmed the devices, forcing the police department and other city agencies to adjust their …

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5 months, 1 week ago

Angry birds fight drones on patrol for sharks and swimmers on NYC beaches

Associated Press

NEW YORK — A fleet of drones patrolling New York City’s beaches for signs of sharks and struggling swimmers is drawing backlash from an aggressive group of seaside residents: local shorebirds. “They think they’re defending their chicks from a predator.” AP AUDIO: On NYC beaches, angry birds fight drones patrolling for sharks and struggling swimmers AP correspondent Jake Offenhartz reports …

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5 months, 2 weeks ago

4 Texas beachgoers attacked by 6-feet long shark on Fourth of July

Hindustan Times

On the Fourth of July, a series of shark attacks occurred off the coast of South Padre Island in southern Texas, resulting in injuries to three individuals and another one was bitten in Florida. Beachgoers on South Padre Island face unexpected danger as shark attacks occur in Texas waters. Pigg emphasized, “It’s unprecedented here on South Padre Island.” The first …

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GCC mulls revamp of Loop Road as a vibrant public space

Giant 16ft waves ripping through beaches spark 'stay out of water' warning

Mysterious black balls that washed up on Sydney beach were foul-smelling mini ‘fatbergs’

Lonely Planet names the top 30 destinations to visit in 2025 – and they might not be where you expect

High waves sweep beachgoers into the ocean in Oahu, claiming lives of California man and Oklahoma woman

Mysterious black balls that washed up on one of Australia's most iconic beaches are finally identified

The California sand wars: As beaches shrink, neighbors and cities fight for what’s left

Italy’s famed beaches are set to change forever thanks to a new law

The Great Lego Spill of 1997 is a ‘gift’ that keeps on giving 27 years later

Dolphin bites spark warning on Japanese beaches

‘Lonely’ and sexually frustrated dolphin blamed for spate of attacks on beachgoers

Terrifying moment huge coastal bluff COLLAPSES into the ocean just yards away from multi-million dollar mansions in wealthy enclave

After massive sewage spill that polluted beaches, L.A. agrees to spend $20 million on improvements

35- to 40-foot fin whale washes up on Torrance Beach; public asked to keep a distance

Joe Biden greets kids at the beach in Delaware before lounging with Jill and grandaughter Naomi as Kamala continues her West Coast swing

Laguna Beach woman who told beachgoers to ‘get out of here!’ reportedly targeted by Coastal Commission

Scientists digitally dissect ancient Egyptian ‘screaming’ mummy

Jeep drive plows into 25 seagulls on Washington beach in front of horrified onlookers

3 hikes to enjoy before jumping straight into a lake

‘Get out of here!’ Pair of TikTok videos reignite debate over access to California beaches

Two die after being swept off rocks in Santa Cruz

Angry Birds Are Battling Drones Patrolling New York City's Beaches

Angry birds fight drones on patrol for sharks and swimmers on NYC beaches

4 Texas beachgoers attacked by 6-feet long shark on Fourth of July