Hurricane Erin Brings Rip Currents Closing Jersey Shore and Rehoboth Beaches

Several beaches in New Jersey and Delaware were closed on Monday as the powerful storm churned in the Atlantic. Rip currents have been blamed for at least one death.

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How a Veteran Lifeguard Spends His Fridays

Javier Rodriguez, 64, opens up the beach, tests out new lifeguards — and always squeezes in a morning swim before work.

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A French Beach Town’s Plea to Tourists: Keep Your Clothes On

“A little restraint, please!” wrote the mayor of Les Sables d’Olonne, who is leading an effort to stop visitors from wandering the town in just their swimwear.

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Finland’s Short, Precious Summers Are Plagued by Goose Poop

Finns trying to enjoy beaches and parks during their all-too-brief summers have been vexed by legions of geese — and their droppings. The smelly mess has resisted even the most innovative solutions.

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Rip Current Survival Tips: What to Do if You Get Caught in One

From land, a rip current can appear relatively calm, as a strip of water that extends out between breaking waves. Its appearance can be deceiving.

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An Ancient Law Could Shape the Modern Future of America’s Beaches. Here’s How.

The growing battle over how to manage sea level rise turns partly on a legal principle set down in Roman times.

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As Drones Spot Sharks, New York Beaches Are Shut Down

Drone technology seemed to contribute to an unusual number of shark sightings along Rockaway Beach in recent days. Each time swimmers were ordered out of the ocean.

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Don’t Let Shark Panic Spoil Your Fourth of July

Yes, the shark population has increased. But the threat is minimal and, in truth, sharks have always been swimming around us, experts say.

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Woman Was ‘Most Likely’ Bitten by Shark at Jones Beach, Scientists Say

The woman had minor cuts to her left foot and leg after being bitten on Wednesday. She was transported to a hospital for injuries that were not life-threatening, officials said.

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Man on His Honeymoon Is Struck by Lightning and Killed on Florida Beach

Just before Jake Rosencranz, 29, of Denver, was struck while standing in ankle-deep water in New Smyrna Beach, two people were struck at a golf course in the area.

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