Happy Independence Day!
As long as the sun is out, there are few, if any, better days to spend at the beach than July 4th. And to remind us of the importance of Independence Day, here are some thoughts from two iconic Americans, Abe Lincoln and Dave Barry. That…
International Surfing Day
This Saturday, 6/16, is International Surfing Day which "celebrates the sport of surfing, surfing lifestyle and the sustainability of ocean resources". Established in 2005 by the Surfrider Foundation and now defunct Surfing Magazine, Internatio…
Earth Day 2018
Just a quick note to remind everyone this Sunday, 4/22, is Earth Day. Please take a moment out of your day to reflect on the importance of the ocean to Earth Day. As Arthur C. Clarke famously quipped, "How inappropriate to call this plane…
The Blue Economy
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…
Happy New Year!
Best wishes for a prosperous 2018 from BeachNecessities.com! And may you spend more time at the beach in the new year.