Beach Safety

Powerful ocean wave cresting and breaking heavily against the sandy shoreline near coastal structures in Newport Beach, California.

October 10, 2026

News·USA

Newport Beach Declares Emergency as Tropical Storm Rachel Swells Flood Orange County Streets

If your home or business sits on the Balboa Peninsula or the Long Beach oceanfront, seawater is reaching streets and boardwalks. Newport Beach declared a local emergency on October 9, 2026, amid

High-resolution visible satellite capture of a powerful tropical cyclone spinning over the eastern Pacific Ocean off Mexico.

Environment·News·USA

Tropical Storm Rachel Meets Pacific Kelvin Wave: How Combined Ocean Dynamics Are Threatening California and Arizona

Two separate ocean events are affecting the US West Coast and Southwest desert this week, and the combination is harder to prepare for than either one alone. The National Hurricane Center classified Rachel as a Tropical Storm in its October

October 8, 2026

Noosa Beach Bonfires: Why Buried Embers Are Dangerous

Australia·News

Beach fires are prohibited under Noosa Shire Council's Subordinate Local Law No. 4, which covers all council-controlled land including beaches and foreshores. The warning

Outer Banks rip current risk is low Friday as NWS forecasts moderate risk for Saturday

Guides·News·USA

The listed low rip-current risk for the Northern Outer Banks and Hatteras Island for the rest of Friday, September 18, 2026, with moderate risk

Golden shoreline and breaking coastal surf at Sorrento Beach near Hillarys Boat Harbour in northern metropolitan Perth.

Australia·News

2.5m Shark Kills Swimmer at Perth’s Sorrento Beach as Second WA Attack Hits in 4 Days

A male swimmer is dead after a 2.5m shark attack at Sorrento Beach, Perth — the second WA coastal strike in 4 days. Patrols were active. City of Joondalup closed all beaches.

Govind Tekale

September 18, 2026

Ocean surf breaking onto a sandy Atlantic coastal beach in the Outer Banks

Environment·USA

Outer Banks Rip Current Risk: NWS Surf Forecast and What Swimmers Should Do

The National Weather Service has listed changing rip current risk for sections of the North Carolina Outer Banks. If you are planning to enter the surf at the Northern Outer Banks or

Karmactive Staff

September 18, 2026

Nature·UK

Giant Lion’s Mane Jellyfish Filmed Off Pembrokeshire Coast With 10–15 Metre Tentacles

A giant lion’s mane jellyfish has been filmed off the Pembrokeshire coast by a free diver, with trailing tentacles estimated at between 10 and 15 metres — roughly the length of a

Govind Tekale

September 16, 2026

Latest·News·USA

Boston Thunderstorms Delay Logan Airport Flights—NWS Issues High Rip-Current Alert for Labor Day

Boston experienced multiple rounds of thunderstorms on September 3, with the most active period developing in the afternoon hours. The National Weather Service forecast severe weather potential, but the actual threat varied

Karmactive Staff

September 4, 2026

Coogee Beach shoreline with lifeguard tower and ocean waves

Australia·Lifestyle·News

Shark Attack Survivor Leah Stewart: $500K Fundraising Fuels Recovery Push

Leah Stewart survives 3-4 meter shark attack at Coogee Beach, sparking $500K community fundraising. NSW expands SharkSmart program to 72 beaches with year-round dawn-to-dusk drone surveillance after $34M government allocation.

Govind Tekale

August 30, 2026

News·Science·Technology·Wildlife

Shark Detection Drones Over California Beaches: AI Surveillance Expands as CSULB Lab Faces Funding Crisis

CSULB's SharkEye drones use 4K cameras and AI to detect sharks at Padaro Beach. But funding runs out September 2026 as NOAA grant denied.

Rahul Somvanshi

July 29, 2026

Dusky shark (Carcharhinus obscurus) at Sea World, Gold Coast, Australia, lateral view.

Australia·News

Bull shark kills Swiss tourist at Crowdy Bay—partner saved by bystander’s tourniquet after NSW double attack

Fatal Shark Attack at Crowdy Bay NSW – Complete Report Kylies Beach in Crowdy Bay National Park, NSW Mid North Coast, where the fatal shark attack occurred. Photo: Representative image Breaking News

Govind Tekale

November 28, 2025