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Noun
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Beach Hazards Statements remain in effect for the Oregon north, central, and southern coasts, as well as the south Washington coast.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
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When a body washes ashore in the Long Island vacation town of Amity, police chief Martin Brody (Roy Scheider) tries to close the beaches only to be overruled by the mayor, Vaughn (Murray Hamilton), who fears the loss of tourist revenue.—
David Faris,
TheWeek,
29 Apr. 2026
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Flamenco Beach, located on Culebra, a lush island off the east coast of Puerto Rico, has just been named one of the top 50 beaches in the world.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Apr. 2026
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The Dalmore is a Highland distillery founded by Sir Alexander Matheson in 1839 on the scenic shores of the Cromarty Firth.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
29 Apr. 2026
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For years, local conservationists, including the Lake County Audubon Society, have been making a concerted push to bolster the once abundant but now endangered piping plover population across the Great Lakes shores and North Atlantic coast.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Researchers in Africa are also concerned about the great white shark and have noticed a decline in their numbers along the coastlines, notably near Cape Town, South Africa.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
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Oil spilt there has the potential to affect the lives and livelihoods of people along the Gulf coastlines, as well as the region’s rich marine life.—
Antoinette Radford,
CNN Money,
21 Apr. 2026
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Nearly a decade after selling its dirtier Canadian oil sands assets amid the global transition to clean energy, Big Oil giant Shell is reversing course in Canada and buying ARC Resources for nearly $14 billion.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
27 Apr. 2026
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While the sun is shining, lounge on the golden sands or have some fun in the water with a Jet Ski ride, paddleboard rental, or sailing excursion.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Apr. 2026
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Shop our go-tos for soft, shiny strands below.—
Sarah Felbin,
Allure,
26 Apr. 2026
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The jewel is part of a set; the other piece is a large aquamarine stone at the center of five strands of pearls.—
Stephanie Petit,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Seacoasts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seacoasts. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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