Recently, many of Australia’s iconic natural wonders have been increasingly challenged, from the series of coral bleaching ...

Barrier islands, long, narrow strips of sand, buffer the mainland from the power of the ocean. In the eastern U.S., barrier islands cover 2,300 miles of shoreline. Naturally, they're always moving.

Law enforcement escorted people out of the barrier islands due to dangerous conditions following Hurricane Helene. Pinellas County Officials said barrier islands will remain closed. Pennsylvania ...

If you're searching for a slower-paced destination, Kiawah Island offers a peaceful, luxurious escape. Less than 30 miles from charming Downtown Charleston, this barrier island offers guests an ...

Hurricane Milton caused more damage to some barrier islands that were still recovering from a previous hurricane. Storm surge swept into some of the same areas hit by Hurricane Ian two years ago.

Helene and Milton's one-two punch was devastating for barrier island communities in Sarasota, Manatee and Pinellas counties. But DeSantis pointed out that West Central Florida isn't the only ...

A study has found concerning new evidence of long-term declines in coral reef fish around highly visited inshore islands of ...

VERO BEACH− Barrier island residents worked to salvage and secure their belongings from roofless, partially collapsed homes, whose interiors showed the devastation of wind and water damage ...

Barrier islands, long, narrow strips of sand, buffer the mainland from the power of the ocean. In the eastern U.S., barrier islands cover 2,300 miles of shoreline. Naturally, they're always moving.

MADEIRA BEACH, Fla. (WFLA) — Law enforcement escorted people out of the barrier islands due to dangerous conditions following Hurricane Helene. Pinellas County officials said barrier islands will ...

However, there's now a reason to celebrate as many barrier island businesses are reopening. After extensive clean-ups and renovations, many shops and restaurants reopened on Friday. Now ...