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Greece just declared 251 beaches off-limits to commercial sunbeds and umbrellas to protect precious coastal ecosystems. The move safeguards critical habitats while promoting sustainable tourism along one of the world's most beloved coastlines.
Greece just added more beaches to its protected list, banning commercial sunbeds and umbrellas to preserve natural coastlines and endangered wildlife. The country welcomed a record 38 million visitors last year and is taking action to protect its most vulnerable shores.
Volunteers across Palm Beach County spent their Saturday morning cleaning beaches and waterways, pulling 78 pounds of litter from one coastal stretch alone. The effort was part of a nationwide movement to restore natural spaces and protect local wildlife.
A small coastal town in Mexico just won protection for its beaches and mangroves after locals stood up against mega-development. Mahahual will now prioritize community-based ecotourism that preserves the environment generations have protected.
Volunteers in Palm Beach joined forces to remove trash from their coastline during the Greatest American Cleanup, sifting through seaweed and sand to protect local wildlife. From plastic piggy banks to discarded barrels, community members spent their day making sure pelicans and beachgoers alike have a cleaner shore.
What started as a small team-building activity in 2006 has become a two-decade movement protecting sea turtles along Palm Beach's shores. Volunteers have removed over 14,000 pounds of debris while safeguarding critical nesting habitats.
The day after Independence Day is historically the dirtiest beach day of the year, but hundreds of Miami Beach volunteers weren't having it. Armed with trash bags and determination, they removed thousands of pounds of litter to protect ocean life.
Mexico's Environment Ministry canceled a 145-room luxury resort in Nayarit after activists proved the developer violated environmental laws protecting sea turtle nesting grounds and public beach access. It's the second major tourism project the country has rejected this year to prioritize ecosystems over profits.
Winter storms eroded Portuguese beaches by up to 20 meters, but the country is fighting back with a massive coastal restoration plan. A €111 million investment will rebuild dunes, nourish beaches, and protect communities from future damage.
Long Beach is inviting volunteers to clean up 10 coastal locations this September, doubling last year's effort to celebrate 50 years of California's landmark coastal protection law. Last year, 950 volunteers removed over 2,375 pounds of beach debris in just three hours.
After July 4th celebrations, Long Beach is hosting a community beach cleanup to restore six miles of coastline. The drop-in event welcomes volunteers to show civic pride while protecting ocean wildlife.
Texas is calling on volunteers for its 40th annual coastwide beach cleanup on April 18, with 21 locations ready to welcome people who want to protect coastal wildlife and preserve beaches for future generations.
Long Beach is teaming up with LA County and a Dutch ocean cleanup nonprofit to stop thousands of tons of trash from flowing into its beaches and waterways each year. The city just approved a partnership that could transform how Southern California protects its coastline.
A beloved beachfront attraction is turning its 15th anniversary into action with a new program bringing locals together to protect the coastline. The SkyWheel Myrtle Beach launched SkyWheel Cares with its first community beach cleanup this week.
Over 950 volunteers removed 2,400 pounds of trash from Long Beach shores last year in just three hours. Now the city is doubling cleanup locations to keep the momentum going.
India's beloved Marina Beach horses are getting proper stables, veterinary care, and humane working conditions thanks to a groundbreaking welfare program. After years of struggling in makeshift shelters, these iconic animals will finally receive the protection they deserve.
A Massachusetts peninsula beloved for its beaches is pioneering a regional approach to preserve natural resources while planning smart growth. The Cape Cod Commission is balancing development with protection of drinking water, ocean habitats, and fragile coastlines.
Volunteers of all ages teamed up on a weekend morning to remove 78 pounds of litter from Palm Beach's coastline. The community cleanup celebrated the Great American Cleanup and brought neighbors together for their local environment.
After losing his brother to a shark attack, Mike Psillakis is celebrating a new program that trains surfers to fly drones for year-round beach surveillance. By winter's end, 125 newly trained pilots will monitor Sydney's coastline with 60 drones dedicated to Mercury's memory.
A sandbank the size of 1,400 football pitches off Germany's Amrum Island offers endless horizons and protects the coast naturally. This North Sea wonder earned global attention when CNN named it one of the world's best beaches.
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