Coastal Safety

wildlife-safety

North Carolina’s mix of coastal, piedmont, and mountain habitats supports a wide range of wildlife, including species that can pose risks to people. Dangerous animals here are...

health-wellness

Along the Gulf Coast, news and conversations about flesh-eating bacteria often spark fear. This article explains which bacteria are involved, who is most at risk, how infections...

animal-behavior

Sea lions are generally not inclined to attack humans, but they can behave aggressively when surprised, habituated, or competing for food. Males defend territories during breedi...

wildlife-safety

Sea lion attacks on humans are uncommon but can cause serious injury when interactions escalate. These events typically arise when animals feel threatened, are startled, or are...

sports-tide

Super Bowl Tide refers to unusually high tides and strong coastal currents that occur when the Super Bowl coincides with a new or full moon and peak tidal conditions, often crea...

coastal safety

When a seaside fisherman drowns after being swept out to sea, the incident typically involves a combination of environmental conditions, equipment factors, and individual risk c...

coastal safety

Rip currents are channeled flows of water moving away from shore that can affect swimmers at Cocoa Beach, especially during onshore wind and surf conditions. This guide explains...