Why is Plastic Bad for the Ocean There is a lot of news coverage recently about the danger of plastic in our environment. So why is plastic bad for the ocean? In our series, “Protecting our Beaches and Oceans”, we…
Saturday September 21 is International Coastal Cleanup Day, when hundreds of thousands of volunteers around the globe will participate in beach cleanup activities. This special day was first envisioned by the Ocean Conservancy. For over 30 years, Ocean Conservancy has…
On September 23, we will officially say goodbye to summer and usher in fall. But that doesn’t mean the fun is over – as a matter of fact, fall is a great time at the shore. With cooler temps, fewer…
If you’ve spent any time at the shore recently, you’ve probably noticed an increase in low-speed vehicles – or what some people think are golf carts – cruising up and down coastal roads. If you would like to know more…
September 5 is National Cheese Pizza Day, so we thought the best way to commemorate this cheesy occasion is to explore the reasons we all love pizza by the sea. Let’s face it, pizza places are everywhere down the shore…
Labor Day is celebrated on the first Monday in September to recognize the social and economic achievements of American workers whose work has furthered the prosperity and well-being of our country. If you spent any time at the shore this…
What is a rip current?A rip current is a narrow, fast-moving channel of water that rushes out to sea from the shoreline, passing through the surf zone and beyond the wave break. When waves crash on the shore they bring…
August is host to many “national days”, but two are worthy of mention when it comes to enjoying cocktails by the sea – Watermelon Day (August 3) and Rum Day (August 16). Why not celebrate both with a Watermelon Rum…
There’s nothing like the shared laughter and camaraderie of friends and family playing beach games together on a sunny summer day. Some beach games, like Frisbee, bocce ball, and other favorites, make their appearances on beaches every year. Yet each…