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Sulphur rich water bubbling out of the sea cave.
Koroni, Greece

Xigia Sulphur Caves

These sea caves are the source of Xigia Beach's distinct aroma.
Mabel Hampton rehearsing with her dance troupe on Coney Island.
amusement parks

The Singular Queerness of Old Coney Island

Drag kings, queer burlesque, and bathhouses abounded.
Sabrina Imbler June 28, 2019
The water is full of wonders.
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How to Decode the Shells You Find Washed Up on the Beach

A beginner's guide to identifying conchs, chitons, and more.
Jessica Leigh Hester May 26, 2019
This <em>Aplidium stellatum</em> came ashore near Destin, Florida.
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The Secret Life of 'Sea Pork,' The Organ-Like Blobs on Your Beach

Contains no actual pork.
Jessica Leigh Hester May 15, 2019
The rolled up message read "BREAK" on one side, and "BOTTLE" on the other.
science

Found: A 50-Year-Old Scientific Message, Stuffed in a Bottle

Thousands were cast into the waves in the 1960s, and one turned up in Texas decades later.
Jessica Leigh Hester February 18, 2019
Baga, India

Calangute Market Square

Known as the "Queen of Beach Markets," Calangute epitomizes Goa's beach flea market scene.
The beach.
La Palma, Spain

The Black Beaches of La Palma

Volcanic rocks ground down into sand make this Spanish beach as black as night.
Ricky Grigg, unknown, Vicki Williams, and Nick Gabaldón enjoying Malibu, California, ca. late 1940s–early 1950s.
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The Legendary Black Surfer Who Challenged Stereotypes

In his short 24 years, Nick Gabaldón made an impact on California surfing culture that is still felt today.
Anna Kusmer October 4, 2018
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The Spectacular Beauty of China's Red Beach

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La Maddalena, Italy

Spiaggia Rosa (Pink Beach)

Crushed coral and crystals give the sand its signature coloration.
science

Mystery 'Metal Starfish' Found Off Rhode Island Coast

Answers will come soon enough.
Erik Shilling August 14, 2017
Corolla Wild Horses
Corolla, North Carolina

Corolla Wild Horses

One of the best places to see feral Colonial Spanish Mustangs in the United States.
Eriskay's unique football pitch.
Outer Hebrides, Scotland

Eriskay Football Pitch

FIFA deemed this isolated field one of the most remarkable places to play the sport.
The interiors of the small museum
Brooklyn, New York

Coney Island Museum

An oasis of calm amid the chaos of the boardwalk, the museum traces the heritage of this beloved beachside amusement park.
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The 40-Year-Old Hermit Crab

Meet Jonathan Livingston Crab, the world's most venerable pet hermit crab.
Linda Lombardi October 4, 2016
A harbor seal looking pleased with himself.
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Cape Cod Beach Closes Due To Seal Poop Overload

The beach failed two tests in a row.
Cara Giaimo August 29, 2016
The Cemex mine
nature

How to Steal a Beach

The California Coastal Commission says that a mining operation has been illegally taking precious sand for years.
Atlas Obscura July 18, 2016
Shell Beach
Francois Peron National Park, Australia

Shell Beach

This Australian beach is composed of tiny shells.