Coastal Safety

wildlife-and-conservation

RI shark sightings are most common in late spring, summer, and fall, peaking when warmer water brings fish schools closer to shore and more people visit local beaches. Sightings...

marine biology

A great white shark on land is an uncommon event that typically occurs when the animal strands during chaotic surf, predator–prey interactions, or in rare instances explorator...

Science And Weather

A real sharknado is an extremely rare phenomenon where a waterspout or tornado lifts sharks and other marine life from the ocean and deposits them on land. While cinematic depic...

oceanography-and-coastal-science

Rogue waves in California are unusually large, unexpected ocean waves that can appear without warning in nearshore and offshore waters, posing serious risks to vessels, coastal...

marine-conservation

Surfing with whales, or encountering whales while paddling or operating a small watercraft near whale habitats, is governed primarily by legal protections, seasonal movement pat...

Status Updates

Reports of a missing swimmer in North Myrtle Beach typically arise during the busy summer season when ocean, inlet, and river conditions can change quickly. As of the most recen...