Phys.org

Reef sand dissolving quicker than previously thought, study warns

A new international study led by Monash University climate scientists has found reef sand is dissolving much quicker than previously thought due to the impact of microbes. The study, published ...
Surfline

Oceanside’s Artificial Reef is Focused on Sand, but Might Still Create Waves

Oceanside is one of the most consistently surfable stretches of coastline in California. Its three-plus miles of beachbreak are open to nearly all swell directions, year-round. But over the past ...
Orange County Register

San Clemente floats idea for offshore reef to retain sand, create new surf break

A final report that explores ways San Clemente can save its beaches using nature-based solutions was presented to city officials hoping to figure out a solution to its shrinking shoreline — and a ...
Phys.org

Tropical seagrass meadows are sand factories that could protect coral reef islands from sea-level rise

Seagrasses are flowering plants that form dense underwater meadows in coastal waters worldwide, from the frigid seas of the Arctic to the warm shallows of the Caribbean. These meadows provide a refuge ...
The Conversation

Tropical seagrass meadows are sand factories that can help defend coral reef islands from sea‑level rise

Seagrasses are flowering plants that form dense underwater meadows in coastal waters worldwide, from the frigid seas of the Arctic to the warm shallows of the Caribbean. These meadows provide a refuge ...