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Both legally and practically speaking, getting to the water’s edge isn’t as straightforward as it might seem – or as many people might like.
Don’t be a selfie tragic. Avoid dead whales, rock ledges and hungry sharks. Oh, and the carcass might explode.
Swimming at the beach was largely banned in Australia until the early 19th century – but now, it’s intrinsic to our national identity.
Seashells are the skeletons of sea creatures – and they’re older than you might think.
To international visitors, red and yellow beach flags may look like a warning.
This is one of the few times shouting might actually help.
What you know and what you bring with you to the beach could protect you from dangers including sunburn and heat exposure, injury or death.
The beach remains one of the few places where it’s not inappropriate to lie partially undressed next to strangers.
Kids love digging and may not realize the dangers a hole in the sand can pose.
With smartphones as commonplace as towels and sunscreen in the beach bag, why not add coastal data collection to your list of holiday activities this summer? Look for the CoastSnap camera cradles.
Sea glass, while an eye-catching treasure and a multimillion-dollar industry, exists because of decades of improper waste management.
Hot water, cold water, rubbing with sand? What our new review says works best to treat jellyfish stings.
Ranging from 12 to 22 centimetres, these tiny octopus are extremely venomous and found all over Australia. Here’s what to do if you see someone get bitten.
The tragic death of Steve Irwin in 2006 gave stingrays a reputation for being dangerous. But stingray-caused deaths are incredibly rare.
For one, they’ll work as a team to dive bomb potential enemies, even vomiting or defecating on them.
Seashells don’t make the noise of the ocean. Here’s what’s really going on.
From capillary forces to sand grain shape, the simple mix of sand and water hides the complexity within.
Gulls have a reputation for being the bad boys of the seaside.
Many beaches are short on lifeguards this summer. An expert explains how to keep your loved ones safe in the water.
Top contributors
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Research Fellow in Public Health, The University of Queensland
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Researcher, School of Life and Environmental Sciences, Deakin University
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Associate Professor, UNSW
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Professor, UNSW Beach Safety Research Group, School of Biological, Earth & Environmental Sciences, UNSW
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Professor in Department of Earth and Environmental Science, and Dean of Science, University of Waterloo
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Research Scientist in Marine Biology, University of Tasmania
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Professor of Marine Science, Deakin University
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Research Fellow, Centre for Integrative Ecology, Deakin University
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PhD candidate, University of Technology Sydney
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Professor of Tourism Management and Economics, North-West University
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Head of Research, The Climate Council of Australia and Honorary Associate, Department of Environmental Sciences, Macquarie University
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Lecturer and Researcher in Behavioural ecology and Cephalopod Biology, Anglia Ruskin University
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Principal Research Fellow, University of Wollongong
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Emeritus Professor (Centre for Community Engagement), University of Sussex
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Professor in Geotechnical Engineering, University of Newcastle