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Ernesto becomes hurricane again; dangerous conditions for East Coast beaches

Monday, August 19 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Ernesto was upgraded to a Category 1 hurricane on Sunday night, with the National Hurricane Center warning of dangerous conditions for East Coast beaches.The hurricane -- which over the past week has caused major power outages and flooding in Puerto Rico... Read More.

NYC beaches close due to rip currents from Hurricane Ernesto

Saturday, August 17 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Several New York City beaches will remain closed for the weekend due to strong rip currents from Hurricane Ernesto.The Category 1 storm made landfall in Bermuda early Saturday, hovering slowly over the island throughout the day with hurricane-force winds and heavy... Read More.

Hurricane Franklin brings dangerous rip currents to East Coast beaches

Thursday, August 31 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Hurricane Franklin, which is churning near Bermuda, is bringing huge waves and dangerous rip currents to the entire East Coast ahead of Labor Day weekend.Tropical Storm Jose and the remnants of Hurricane Idalia are also contributing to the rip currents.A rip... Read More.

Dozens of beaches across Northeast closed for swimming due to high levels of bacteria in water

Tuesday, July 11 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Beaches in several states across the Northeast have recently been closed to swimmers due to high levels of bacteria in the water.Numerous beaches in Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Rhode Island were closed by public health officials due to unsafe water quality."When... Read More.

Shark-monitoring drones to hit New York beaches amid uptick of sightings

Friday, July 7 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Dozens of new shark-monitoring drones will be sent to New York beach towns amid an uptick in incidents, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Friday.The state will provide funding to teach the local personnel in New York City and on Long Island how... Read More.

8 dolphins dead after washing ashore on New Jersey beaches

Tuesday, March 21 by ABC News

(SEA ISLE CITY, N.J.) -- A pod of eight dolphins died after being stranded on two beaches in New Jersey on Tuesday, according to an animal rescue and rehabilitation center.The sea creatures washed up on 50th and 52nd Street beaches, according to Sea Isle City... Read More.

Swimming discouraged at several SoCal beaches due to high bacteria levels

Wednesday, August 31 by ABC News

(LOS ANGELES) -- Health officials are urging people to stay out of the water at several popular Southern California beaches due to high bacteria levels.The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health issued an alert cautioning residents to avoid swimming and surfing in the... Read More.

Dead shark found on New York shore after recent sightings closed beaches

Wednesday, July 20 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- New York beachgoers were spooked by another shark sighting Wednesday, albeit a short-lived one.The dead shark, which appeared to be a great white according to The Riverhead Society, was spotted on Dune Road Beach in Quogue, New York, by a nearby... Read More.

Shark sightings shut down swimming at New York City beaches

Tuesday, July 19 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Two shark sightings off Rockaway Beach have closed the entire stretch of some of New York City's most famous beaches for swimming on Tuesday, according to the city's parks department.Rockaway Beach in Queens was closed to swimmers after sharks were spotted... Read More.

Hawaii’s beaches are disappearing due to climate change

Sunday, October 31 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) — Rising sea levels paired with recent storm surges have been causing faster than usual erosion on Hawaii’s beaches and shorelines."The coastal issues that are related to climate change are sort of the canary in the coal mine," coastal hazards specialist Tara... Read More.