Coastal Safety

animal behaviour

Seals rarely attack humans, but curiosity, territorial defense, and feeding contexts can lead to confrontations that result in injury. This evergreen explainer synthesizes marin...

wildlife-safety

Sea lion attacks on humans are uncommon but can be serious when they occur, typically in places where people and sea lions share beaches, docks, and nearshore waters. Males defe...

sports

Hurricane Irma, a powerful Category 5 Atlantic hurricane in 2017, influenced coastal conditions far beyond its landfall path, creating significant and sometimes hazardous surf a...

coastal-safety-guides

New Smyrna Beach in Florida is well known for active coastal waters and a consistent presence of sharks in the surf and nearshore zone. This evergreen explainer covers what that...

Guides And Explainers

Encountering a snake on the beach can be alarming, but quick, informed actions reduce risk of bites and improve outcomes. This guide explains how to identify likely species, out...

relationship

Sea lion and human encounters are increasingly common along coasts where these intelligent, adaptable pinnipeds forage near shorelines, docks, and urban waters. This relationshi...