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New Jersey officials plot new ways to get more sand to the shore after $54 million project collapses

A yearslong battle to protect a stretch of New Jersey beaches from erosion has gone back to the drawing board, as local towns disagree over who should sacrifice their sand

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Surfer found clinging to lobster pot buoy by rescuers after being swept out to sea

The Santa Barbara Fire Department used a drone to locate the 26-year-old stranded surfer

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Up to half of coarse sediments on UK urban beaches may be human-made, study suggests

Researchers say waste dumping and climate breakdown have contributed to rise in brick, concrete and glass on beaches

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Gelatinous horde of red stinging jellyfish washes into Melbourne beaches

A ‘massive smack’ of lion’s mane jellyfish has appeared in Port Phillip Bay, but experts say fears of a ‘jellygeddon’ are overblown

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Woman in her 60s dies and two hospitalised after ‘getting into difficulty’ at sea off UK beach

MP Alex Easton paid tribute to members of the public ‘who bravely attempted to help’ swimmers

Evening Standard

Could a surfing retreat in Morocco conquer my fear of the sea?

The process of learning to catch a wave is an all-consuming activity that can prove to be a powerful therapeutic tool

The Guardian - UK

Shark attacks may be rare, but being rational about the risk of a swim can’t completely quell the fear

Four shark attacks in a matter of days is a sudden shock to humans, whose relationship with nature has long been out of balance

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Australia closes dozens of beaches after fourth shark attack in 48 hours: ‘Just go to a local pool’

Man, 39, bitten by shark while surfing near a national park campground in New South Wales

The Independent UK

Why are onions turning up on Brighton beach?

Food produce and other waste has been littering Sussex coastline as capsized shipping containers wash ashore

The Guardian - UK

‘Waves break right on to the bus windscreen’: a car-free trip along County Antrim’s dramatic coast

Three trains, two buses and a ferry take our writer from Essex to Northern Ireland, to enjoy wild swims, whiskey, sandy beaches and the Giant’s Causeway

The Guardian - UK

Country diary: What are these intricate marvels that look like bran sticks?

Alnmouth, Northumberland: They were once the rocky abode of a burrowing worm, and are normally found at sea not on the beach

The Guardian - UK

This summer, I thought I’d finally relax – but doing nothing is the hardest thing

I’m constantly running from place to place, swerving from emergency to emergency, trying to juggle work and family as I run out of hours in the day

The Guardian - AU

Country diary: Mermaid’s purses bring riches to the beach

North Sands, Salcombe, Devon: They’re my daughter’s favourite find, and I’ve never seen such a concentration. These ones have only just hatched

The Guardian - UK

My rookie era: I’m learning to swim in the ocean, braving the waves and marine life

I’ve swum and squealed alongside enormous blue gropers, tiny stingrays, silver and striped fish and even a Port Jackson shark

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Desperate mum 'came within inches of saving daughter before both swept away by freak wave'

Tragedy unfolded at Withernsea as witnesses describe heroic attempts to rescue teenage girl caught by 3m wave off East Yorkshire coast

Evening Standard

Double tragedy as at least two people die while 'trying to rescue teenage girl who was swept into freezing sea'

The tragedy is said to have unfolded after a teenage girl fell under the waves

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Man, 51, dies after getting into difficulty in sea off Brighton beach

Man from Kettering was recovered from the water near Brighton Palace Pier on New Year’s Day morning

Evening Standard

In Pictures: Cold water courage to start the new year as swimmers dive into 2026

Inflatables, selfies and creative costumes helped take the edge off as swimmers gathered on UK beaches for the chilly tradition.

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Sea swimmers urged to be cautious about taking new year dips off British coast

RNLI tells people to consider their health, cold water effects and weather conditions after disappearance of two swimmers on Christmas Day

Evening Standard

Antiques dealer feared drowned after going for Christmas swim was trying to save woman in distress

Matthew Upham, 63, was almost back to shore when he saw a woman struggling past the surf line

Evening Standard

Urgent search for missing person in the sea at popular UK beach as rescue operation launched

Emergency services were alerted to reports of a casualty in the water soon after 5pm

Evening Standard

Christmas Day swim survivor says ‘it was a mistake to get in’ as two feared dead

Mike Brown, 60, said conditions in Budleigh Salterton ‘worse he’d seen’ in three decades

Evening Standard

In Pictures: It’s now or never for Boxing Day dip enthusiasts

Swimmers up and down the country took to the water for an annual tradition.

Evening Standard

Two men remain missing at sea as police urge public to avoid Boxing Day swims

Two men, aged in their 40s and 60s, were not located during the extensive searches and remain missing.

Evening Standard

Coastguard search for two men believed missing in sea called off

A number of Christmas and Boxing Day swims in Devon and Cornwall were cancelled this year because of a yellow weather warning for wind.

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