INDIAN RIVER COUNTY — The final major shoreline restoration project tied to the 2022 hurricane season is now underway in Indian River County, targeting a heavily eroded stretch of Atlantic coastline known as Sector 5. “The Sector 5 Project will repair coastal erosion caused by hurricanes Ian and Nicole from 2022,” said Quintin Bergman, the… Read More
After five years of effort, and challenging weather, the Chilmark Pond Foundation has successfully secured all permissions needed to dredge Chilmark Pond. The dredging project will help the pond’s ecological health by increasing water circulation, removing sediment, reducing harmful cyanobacteria bloom, and opening the cut between the ocean and the pond. Current president of the… Read More
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Malaysia’s transport ministry said Wednesday that a private firm will resume a deep-sea hunt for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 later this month, more than a decade after the jet vanished without a trace. The search will be carried out by Texas-based marine robotics firm Ocean Infinity, which signed a new… Read More
Myrtle Beach’s deepwater ocean outfall project aims to improve water quality, reduce beach erosion, and minimize flooding by consolidating stormwater pipes and removing drainage from the beach. Despite challenges with permitting and construction, the $43 million project is expected to be completed by March 2026, enhancing the city’s beach experience Myrtle Beach, S.C., lies in… Read More
Townsville City Council is reevaluating options for the dredging of Nelly Bay Harbour!! “Following preliminary discussions with federal and state governments, Council is now exploring whether sea placement of the dredged material may be a feasible option” This is great news for the Magnetic Island community! Check out the Townsville City Council Website to have… Read More