Mail Online2 weeks agoOMG scienceFlorida issues warning about 'fecal pollution' at two popular beachesFlorida officials warn against entering waters due to fecal pollution at Midtown Beach and Dubois Park. [ more ]
SFGATE1 month agoLos Angeles'Avoid water contact' at all LA County beaches, officials warnAvoid water contact for 72 hours after rainstorms to prevent illness. Check with public health officials for beach advisories after heavy rainfalls. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times1 month agoLos AngelesShark monitoring system pings California lifeguards. But lack of funds could end programTracking juvenile white sharks along California's coastline aids in beach safety and public education. State-funded program at Cal State Long Beach alerts lifeguards when tagged sharks approach certain state beaches. [ more ]
SFGATE1 month agoLos AngelesRail deaths spike in this coastal California countyTrespassing is the leading cause of rail-related deaths in the U.S. California accounted for 24% of the nation's rail-related trespassing deaths between 2020-2023. [ more ]
Miami Herald3 months agoMiamiA cold front is coming to Miami this week. What to know about the forecast changeSouth Florida is experiencing a cold front and rain this week. There will be a high risk of life-threatening rip currents at South Florida beaches. [ more ]
Miami Herald4 months agoMiamiSwimmers, take note of the rip current alert for waters from Miami to Palm BeachA high rip current risk warning is in effect for Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and Palm Beach beaches. Rip currents can be dangerous and life-threatening, even for strong swimmers. [ more ]