Research by Utrecht University ecologist Paul Berghuis and NIOZ reveals that coastal dunes self-organize through a phase-separation process, mirroring patterns seen in mussel beds and savannas. The ...
Discover how wind, sand and time shape Sossusvlei’s red dunes, and explore the desert’s iconic landscapes, from Deadvlei to ...
When you hear the name "Tottori Prefecture," what comes to mind first? It might be the Tottori Sand Dunes, the Sea of Japan, ...
Around 1910, Oregon planted European beachgrass to stop shifting sand. It built dunes, but the spread of non-native grass cost the coast native dune species.
The study’s lead author says he checked the numbers “multiple times” because he was so surprised by the results ...
When you think of Tottori Prefecture, you think of the Tottori Sand Dunes. A vast expanse of sand hills stretches out before ...
Analysis - South Africa's Mpondoland, on the east coast, is known for its red sand dunes and coastal forests. Here, the Amadiba people have lived sustainably as farmers, herders and fishers for ...
The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change says no decision has been made on Magma Mines Pte Ltd’s proposed Kulukulu Sands iron sands project in Sigatoka. Responding to concerns over the ...
Tottori Sand Dunes will host the Halloween 2026 event in Tottori on 31 October 2026. The programme brings a costume runway, a ...
On a windy beach, a clump of grass can catch enough sand to start a dune. What happens next seems to depend partly on how ...
Running on dunes is also a great way to boost your heart health. The uneven surface makes your heart work harder to pump blood to the muscles, which increases your heart rate and improves circulation.