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While the issue of ocean plastics gathers greater public visibility, in large part due to the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, it doesn't appear to have captured the world's attention in the manner that it rightfully deserves given the seriousness of the…

Giving freshwater some time in the spotlight, as opposed to the ocean, this Thursday, March 22, is World Water Day.  World Water Day is an annual event that is coordinated by UN Water and has been held on March 22nd since 1993.  This year's…

Late last week I was channel surfing through the Pac-12 Networks and came across women's beach volleyball games pitting Pepperdine vs. UCLA. As someone who has lived on the left coast for awhile now, I have become much better acquainted with wom…

Over the last couple of months I have been introduced into a concept called The Blue Economy which refers to the "sustainable use of ocean resources for economic growth, improved livelihoods and jobs and ocean ecosystem health".  Personally, I w…

Best wishes for a prosperous 2018 from BeachNecessities.com!  And may you spend more time at the beach in the new year.