Belgium is trialing “dune-by-dike” systems as a nature-based defense against storm surges and sea-level rise, using engineered sand dunes in front of existing dikes to create a double buffer along ...

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Sandbanks has grown from a deserted windswept wilderness into one of the most exclusive real estate markets in the world. Called “Parkstone-on-Sea” on several 19th-century maps, the area was ...

Jasper Doest spent nearly two months photographing the Netherlands’ Rottumeroog, where visitors are usually prohibited and he found a new sense of freedom. I captured this image of dune formations on ...

MEARS, MI -- Are you missing the sand, the lake and summer activities? Climbing dunes isn’t just a summertime sprint − fat-tire biking is back at the Silver Lake Sand Dunes. The state park is opening ...

Mambrui’s dunes have emerged as a major new tourist attraction in Kilifi County, thanks to their magical desert-meets-sea experience along the Indian Ocean. Tourists visiting the area say the ...

The Prince and Princess of Wales released a new family photograph today for their Christmas card with children Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis. The picture, taken by Josh Shinner in ...

Hawaiian monk seal Rocky gave birth to a pup overnight, and is resting with it at Sand Island State Recreation area, according to officials. This is the first recorded monk seal birth at Sand Island, ...

In a corner of the Caribbean, hidden far from the cruise ship crowds, St. Vincent and the Grenadines has long been challenging to reach—unless you have a private jet, that is. Studded with ...

The total value of an artist’s artworks sold at auction over a specific period. This metric reflects the artist’s overall market activity and demand in monetary terms. The middle value of all realized ...