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Baga, India

Calangute Market Square

Known as the "Queen of Beach Markets," Calangute epitomizes Goa's beach flea market scene.
The beach.
La Palma, Spain

The Black Beaches of La Palma

Volcanic rocks ground down into sand make this Spanish beach as black as night.
Ricky Grigg, unknown, Vicki Williams, and Nick Gabaldón enjoying Malibu, California, ca. late 1940s–early 1950s.
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The Legendary Black Surfer Who Challenged Stereotypes

In his short 24 years, Nick Gabaldón made an impact on California surfing culture that is still felt today.
Anna Kusmer October 4, 2018
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The Spectacular Beauty of China's Red Beach

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Luca Picciau/REDA&CO/Universal Images Group via Getty Images
La Maddalena, Italy

Spiaggia Rosa (Pink Beach)

Crushed coral and crystals give the sand its signature coloration.
science

Mystery 'Metal Starfish' Found Off Rhode Island Coast

Answers will come soon enough.
Erik Shilling August 14, 2017
Corolla, North Carolina

Corolla Wild Horses

One of the best places to see wild Colonial Spanish Mustangs in the United States.
Eriskay's unique football pitch.
Isle of South Uist, Scotland

Eriskay Football Pitch

FIFA deemed this isolated field one of the most remarkable places to play the sport.
The interiors of the small museum
Brooklyn, New York

Coney Island Museum

An oasis of calm amid the chaos of the boardwalk, the museum traces the heritage of this beloved beachside amusement park.
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The 40-Year-Old Hermit Crab

Meet Jonathan Livingston Crab, the world's most venerable pet hermit crab.
Linda Lombardi October 4, 2016
A harbor seal looking pleased with himself.
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Cape Cod Beach Closes Due To Seal Poop Overload

The beach failed two tests in a row.
Cara Giaimo August 29, 2016
The Cemex mine
nature

How to Steal a Beach

The California Coastal Commission says that a mining operation has been illegally taking precious sand for years.
Atlas Obscura July 18, 2016
Shell Beach
Francois Peron National Park, Australia

Shell Beach

This Australian beach is composed of tiny shells.
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Eight Beaches Where Strange Things Wash Ashore

Bess Lovejoy August 8, 2014
ruins

The Ship Wrecked by Wheat Forgotten on the California Shores

Sandi Hemmerlein July 30, 2014
libraries

Libraries on the Beach

Allison Meier July 9, 2014
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When Trash Becomes Treasure: The Iridescent Beauty of Glass Beaches

Jeremy Fugleberg July 1, 2014
Sainte-Flavie, Québec

‘Le Grand Rassemblement’ (The Grand Gathering)

An ever-changing gathering of crude wooden figures haunts the St. Lawrence River.