Seas & Shores

One Person鈥檚 Leftovers Are Another Person鈥檚 Treasure
November 09, 2018 — Extra sand is an outcome of all dredging projects, and 探花精选 wants to use it to rebuild a vital nesting island in South Carolina.
Where Do Maine's Atlantic Puffins Go for the Winter?
February 12, 2016 — 探花精选 scientists tracked breeding puffins from Maine to finally learn where they pass the colder months鈥攊n a maze of underwater canyons and mountains southeast of Massachusetts.
In Suspected Pro-Development Move, California Coastal Commission Ousts Its Director
February 09, 2016 — Despite hours of testimony in support of current executive director Charles Lester, the commission voted against their leader last night.
New Bahamas National Park Will Protect Migratory Piping Plovers, Red Knots, Other Atlantic Coast Birds
September 01, 2015 — Formerly unknown shorebird wintering grounds receive permanent protection after discoveries and collaboration.
Saving Baby Seabirds From Crash Landings
July 28, 2015 — Countless young seabirds plummet to earth each year after becoming disoriented by artificial light. For a lucky few, rescuers are there to greet them.
Darling Guillemot Chicks Make Their Debut
July 08, 2015 — These fascinating seabirds might make you forget your usual reality TV show.
Black Skimmer
Beach Birds
June 30, 2015 — Keep an eye out for these chicks when you hit the water this summer.
Spying on Puffins
June 09, 2015 — The coast of Maine is alive with seabirds鈥攕ee for yourself.
Santa Barbara Oil Spill Hits the Coast
May 21, 2015 — The tens of thousands of gallons of crude leaked into the Pacific could be devastating to the ecosystem and surrounding wildlife.
President Obama Approves Arctic Drilling Permit for Shell
May 11, 2015 — 鈥淭his is just cynical partisan politics 鈥 it鈥檚 a phony deal,鈥 says 探花精选 CEO David Yarnold