On many beaches, the homes of ghost crabs can be buried or disturbed by the way we maintain our shorelines, Jace Tunnell ...

If there was ever a competition for the “perfect species,” the humble horseshoe crab likely would be a top contender. Its design is so flawless that it has remained essentially unchanged for about 445 ...

While millions of Americans vacation on beaches every year to seek out sun, sand and the sea, many might not realize how dangerous digging holes in the sand can be. In February 2024, a 7-year-old girl ...

Readers have commented on the number of dead sand crabs along the beach at the Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area. That is actually good news, and here’s why: The “dead” sand crabs actually ...

Maryland knows how to celebrate seafood like no other state. From the Chesapeake Bay to the Atlantic coast, locals mark their ...

This story from The Conversation is by Stephen P. Leatherman, Professor of Coastal Science at Florida International University. While millions of Americans vacation on beaches every year to seek out ...