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Southern California's coastline defied predictions by expanding more than 500 acres over four decades, despite urban development and dams that scientists expected would shrink beaches. New satellite technology reveals beaches are growing in unexpected places, offering hope for smarter coastal management.
When powerful waves swept a 10-year-old boy off his feet at Seabright Beach, 16-year-old lifeguard Ryder Williams didn't hesitate. His dramatic rescue went viral, but for Ryder, it was just another day on the job. #
A Dana Point beach cleanup event connects volunteers with the Acjachemen Tribe to honor the original caretakers of the coast. The partnership teaches traditional basket weaving and reconnects the community with indigenous wisdom about protecting the land.
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.
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.
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.
Yokohama Tire and Surfrider Foundation volunteers hauled more than 100 pounds of debris from Seal Beach in their latest cleanup effort. The partnership marks three years of the tire company protecting Southern California's coastline.
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.
A pair of California condors are incubating the region's first wild egg in over a century, marking a major milestone for a species that once dwindled to just 22 birds. The hopeful parents, equipped with GPS trackers and given names meaning "She carries our prayers" and "At last I fly," are sharing parenting duties in Humboldt County.
Southern California cities just signed a historic agreement to stop plastic pollution before it reaches the ocean. The Ocean Cleanup's new river systems could protect beaches that collected 500 tons of trash last year alone.
A 16-year-old lifeguard fought through punishing surf to rescue a drowning child at a California beach, holding him through multiple waves until help arrived. The dramatic save has earned national attention and a possible White House honor.
A teenager's simple idea is making it easier than ever for beachgoers to protect California's coastline. Yellow baskets now dot Carpinteria's beaches, turning every ocean visit into a chance to give back.
A 16-year-old rookie lifeguard battled massive waves to save a child at a California beach, capturing national attention and even praise from the White House. Ryder Williams says he was just doing the job he loves.
A New Jersey city is turning every beach visit into a chance to help the environment with free cleanup buckets at major beach entrances. The idea came from a local resident who spotted the concept in Florida and emailed her mayor.
Quick-thinking bystanders pulled an 18-year-old from a lagoon and performed CPR until the teen regained consciousness. Their rapid response turned a potential tragedy into a lifesaving moment at a California beach.
A 16-year-old lifeguard battled massive waves to pull a drowning boy to safety at a California beach, saving his life with just seconds to spare. The dramatic rescue, caught on video, shows the young hero refusing to give up as wave after wave crashed over them both.
While Washington pays companies to abandon offshore wind projects, California is charging ahead with a massive $4.7 billion plan to build America's first floating wind farm. The Port of Long Beach is betting on a clean energy future that could power millions of homes by 2045.
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.
Long Beach, California is installing six new EV chargers that run entirely on solar power and battery storage, no electrical grid required. The move helps the city cut costs and emissions while expanding charging capacity without straining existing infrastructure.
A California beach town is bringing back the roaring spirit of the 1940s to celebrate its 120th birthday. On April 19, Newport Beach will attempt to break the world record for the largest swing dance lesson, honoring a legendary ballroom that once lit up the pier.
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