Venomous creatures wash up on popular North Carolina beaches
The National Park Service is issuing a warning about the power of these slugs after the poisonous creatures were found washed up on the shores of North Carolina's Outer Banks. Cape Hatteras National Seashore posted on Facebook that a blue sea dragon (Glaucus atlanticus) had been spotted on the beach. “This venomous sea slug lives […]
East Coast Beaches Close When Medical Waste Washes Ashore
Officials have had to close several popular beaches in Maryland, Delaware and Virginia after medical waste washed up on shore. The medical waste also included hypodermic needles, Fox News reported. Reported on sunday. “Swimming was prohibited at beaches in Ocean City, Maryland, Fenwick Island, Delaware, and at state and federal beaches on Assateague Island, which […]
Cape Hatteras beaches close as erosion unearths toxic remains of old military base
Officials at Cape Hatteras National Seashore expanded beach closures this week as a precaution against the “strong” smell of oil at the former military installation, according to the National Park Service. The beach closure is approximately 0.25 miles long and runs from the coastal homes at the end of Old Lighthouse Road in Buxton, North […]
Long Island beaches temporarily close after latest shark sighting
A perfect day of swimming on Long Island came to an abrupt end Saturday with a shark sighting at Nickerson Beach, the latest in a record number of encounters with the apex predator. Lifeguards at Nassau County Park on the island’s south shore spotted the fin about 75 feet from shore and quickly closed the […]
Number of plastic bags found on UK beaches down 80% since charge introduced | Plastic bags
The number of plastic bags washing up on UK shores has fallen by 80% in 10 years since a mandatory fee was introduced for shoppers who choose to receive single-use plastic bags at the checkout. According to the Marine Conservation Society’s (MCS) annual litter survey, volunteers surveyed coastlines last year and found an average of […]
‘Ruined by negligence’: Dave Portnoy blasts Nantucket wind farm after broken blade shuts down beaches
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New wind farm near Nantucket shut down after 'blade failure' spews debris onto beaches
Largest Commercial Offshore Wind Farm A US nuclear power plant has been temporarily shut down after a “blade failure incident” over the weekend dumped debris into the ocean near Nantucket Island, Massachusetts, which quickly washed up on nearby shorelines. Just seven months ago, a wind farm owned by Vineyard Wind, a joint venture between Avangrid […]
Shark Watch: Top 10 most dangerous beaches involving shark attacks, surfer deaths
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Britons spend on rollercoasters and beaches over DIY and clothes; China inflation slows – business live | Business
Important Events Ophthalmologists say private cataract surgery is hurting the NHS The survey found that the majority of eye surgeons in England believe that the increase in the outsourcing of cataract surgery to private clinics in recent years has had a negative impact on the NHS sector. Almost three-quarters of eye doctors surveyed said that […]
Dozens of US beaches closed or hit with swimming advisories on July Fourth
Dozens of US beaches have been closed or advised against swimming on the Fourth of July due to high levels of bacteria in the water. While local and state governments have issued warnings for local beaches, there is no central database to determine whether a beach is under a health advisory. The Centers for Disease […]