Birds that live and breed in vegetated coastal areas, such as dunes and small islands, not only build nests but ...

Seabird droppings, long dismissed as a coastal nuisance, may hold a key to restoring barrier islands battered by storms and ...

Spanning Florida and Mississippi coastlines, Gulf Islands National Seashore is 160 miles of natural barrier islands, history and unspoiled wetlands.

Crude that spilled late last month from a key deepwater oil terminal has traveled 18 miles across open Gulf of Mexico waters ...

Two and a half years ago, Brevard County received a rare yet unanimous distinction from Florida lawmakers. A bill passed without a single no vote and signed into law by Governor Ron DeSantis ...

It's blowing up a storm as Hyatt explores the protective barrier islands and their resilient wildlif In this escapade, we dive deep into a stormy Lowcountry, revealing the vital role of barrier ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Florida State Road A1A is seen near Juan Ponce de León Landing Park in Brevard's barrier island near Melbourne Beach. ©Matias J.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Barrier Islands are turning to President Donald Trump for help. They're sending a letter in unity in hopes of helping their communities rebuild. “It's been a very long four ...

The South is home to some of the prettiest stretches of shoreline in the country. With charming downtowns, fresh-caught fare, and plenty of ways to get out on the water, each of the South's best beach ...