Colonization of sand by microorganisms. The same sand grains under the fluorescence microscope. Each green dots is a fluorescently stained microorganism on the surface of the sand grain. Human ...

Human activities, such as agriculture, have dramatically increased nitrogen inputs into coastal seas. Microorganisms remove much of this human-derived nitrogen in coastal sands through a process ...

As sure a sign as white smoke means a new pope has been chosen, the opening of Sandy's on Plymouth Beach signals the start of another summer season. Sandra "Sandy" Cotti and her husband ...

“It’s the most unique pool on the Jersey Shore,” he said, because, “it’s surrounded by water on three sides.” The home was listed April 1 for $4.9 million. It had a $410,000 price cut ...

Among Virginia’s 10,000 miles of shoreline lies a quaint swath of sandy shore in Hampton: Outlook Beach. This “secret beach” offers more than stunning water vistas and golden sands.

Vancouver real estate is being pulled in different directions by an interplay of economic, political and technological forces, a recent conference was told. More than 1,400 industry leaders ...

A May 7 report by Sotheby’s International Realty Canada noted a pullback in Canada’s luxury market in the first quarter, but said “segments of Canada’s metropolitan luxury real estate ...

With interest rates on a downward slope, it may now be cheaper to buy a condo than to rent a comparable unit in the same community, says one real estate data firm. The monthly rent in a ...

Good morning Staten Island, and welcome to the daily SILive.com morning report. Listen by clicking the play button above. Note that the stories in the report are editorially curated and then ...

The island is renowned for its pristine shores, and its beaches are ideal ... The island's stunning scenery is perfect for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

Again, real luxury. One memorable morning ... The east coast of the island doesn’t have sandy beaches or upscale resorts, but it does have Moken (a group of Indigenous sea nomads) communities.