Ever wondered why the East Coast has heaps of barrier islands, but there are none out West? Let's dive into the science and ...

Tucked at the northernmost edge of Nantucket Island, is the barrier beach known as Great Point and where visitors will find the iconic Great Point Lighthouse. While the lighthouse receives hundreds of ...

Most people picture the Carolina coast as boardwalks, beach music, and bumper to bumper traffic on a summer Saturday. Yet a ...

Barrier islands protect the coastline from storms, storm surge, waves and flooding. They can act as a buffer between the ocean and beachfront property. As sea level rises, barrier islands retreat, or ...

This is not about public access or environmental stewardship. It’s effectively an end-run around two decades of legal defeats. Eric Peters is an Edgartown attorney and a member of the Pohogonot Trust.

MANALAPAN, Fla. — In the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, Floridians on the east coast are watching closely the devastation and recovery that's occurring on the west coast's barrier islands. Many people ...