August 14, 2025 Virginia Beach orders shops to ditch lewd merchandise at tourist hub Virginia Beach leaders push Oceanfront stores to remove ‘vulgar’ displays, saying that the 'vulgar' merchandise is tarnishing the area’s family-friendly image. (WAVY)
August 12, 2025 Jet ski rescue saves 6 people at beach as one dies in dramatic rip current incident One person drowned and six others were rescued from a rip current 100 yards offshore at Seaside Heights beach in New Jersey during dramatic jet ski rescue operation.
August 11, 2025 Nuclear plant on coastal waters shut down over massive jellyfish swarm Jellyfish swarms forced a shutdown of France's largest nuclear facility at Gravelines, impacting 900-megawatt reactors but posing no safety risks to staff.
July 31, 2025 Former DEA agent warns tourists about Mexico’s hidden dangers: 'It’s not safe just because it looks safe' Former DEA special agent Michael Brown warns that Mexico’s popular tourist zones may look safe, but behind the beaches and resorts, cartels and predators pose serious threats to unsuspecting travelers.
July 29, 2025 Beach town cracks down on half-naked tourists with hefty fines for inappropriate attire A French beach town has implemented swimwear restrictions requiring tourists to keep bathingsuits on the beach, citing respect for locals and public hygiene as major concerns.
July 28, 2025 Mysterious rare purple shell washes up on shores of beach after long absence Vibrant purple Janthina sea snails appear on Southern California coast after eight years, indicating warmer offshore waters similar to the 2015 El Niño event and marine heat wave.
July 24, 2025 Beach town bans men's too-short swim trunks, sparking debate and rule flipflop A mayor in Algeria briefly banned men from wearing Bermuda shorts, citing moral values before reversing the decision amid debate over religious attire versus tourist freedoms.
July 23, 2025 Deadly rip current fatalities reported amid summer beach season as experts weigh in Recent drownings highlight the dangers of rip currents at beaches, with experts advising swimmers to relax, float, and swim parallel to shore if caught in one of these powerful currents.
July 23, 2025 New Jersey seagull snatches sandwich out of stunned woman's hand New Jersey beach-goer Victoria Shannon Reed captured the moment an aggressive seagull swooped in and stole her sandwich while she was filming.
July 23, 2025 Shark bite in South Florida sends man to hospital South Florida beachgoers witnessed a shark attack at Hollywood Beach when a man suddenly jumped from the water screaming before being hospitalized with an upper arm injury.