In this podcast, we dig into the science behind sand: how it’s formed, the benefits it provides ecosystems, and the protection it offers coastal communities. Dr. Matt Kendall, a marine biologist with ...

Sand grains move along the shore and up and down beaches because of currents made by waves. Waves break when they reach shallow water, creating turbulence. This area is called the surf zone. When ...

A team of researchers based in Norway and Japan might soon have you walking on desert sand, no matter how far from the dunes you live. This group of engineers has developed a method to transform it ...

In advance, both Escambia and Santa Rosa counties have made available free sand to fortify properties. The sand is available ...

You’re probably thinking the same thing I was when I first heard of a global sand shortage: “I’ve seen massive deserts. How are we possibly running out of sand?” It’s not a stretch to say that sand is ...