Microbial communities living in groundwater within beach sand play a crucial role in maintaining coastal water quality. These microbes help break down chemicals, including excess nutrients like ...

those hotter waters could spawn more severe storms. Sea-level rise also is siphoning off more sand from beaches. While the primary motivation is tourism and coastal protection, beach ...

Charleston County is one of eight coastal counties with several critical zones. Critical zones include coastal waters and tide lands ... local and state lawmakers to make decisions and plan for beach ...