Articles

Like Diamonds, Plastic is Forever

Richard Lang and Judith Selby Lang collect and assemble beach plastic into beautiful pieces of art, both to provide beauty and to spread awareness ...

The Phenomenon of the Seiche

Extreme low tide can be a beachcomber’s friend, but it can come at a price to those on the opposite side of a lake if it’s caused by a seiche.

The Mermaid Apothecary

Using the Sea to Clean Your Skin (And the Beach!)

Shards

The journeys of people and sea glass run along parallel lines. The ebb and flow of the tides symbolize the ups and downs of our lives.

A Day at the Beach; A Year at the Beach

Every day is a good day to visit the beach, the lake or the ocean. She won’t disappoint.

Introducing: Yooperlite

Casino pit boss, Erik Rintamaki struck gold on the beaches of Lake Superior when he found—and named— beautiful, glowing Yooperlite.

Over the Moon

During the high tides of the warmer months, tens of thousands of horseshoe crabs crawl out of the water off the Atlantic coast to spawn.

Plastic Buildup in Our Oceans

Learn more about plastics in our oceans and what you can do about this growing environmental concern.

Hidden Beauty: Quahog Shells

We asked Cindy Bilbao, author of the new book Seashells, about some of her favorite shells.

What’s your Favorite Shelling Beach?

Take a look at the list of favorite beaches all over the world and pack your shell pail for your favorite destination.

Driftwood: Swimming Trunks

For some, driftwood is the reason they venture to the beaches, to capture—whether by hand, or on film, or in spirit—the beauty and majesty of these...

Ocean Conservation How Can You Help?

Meet 5 of the organizations that are working to save the oceans: Surfrider Foundation, Oceana, Ocean Conservancy, 5 Gyres Institute, and Sea Shepherd.