You see, I do not necessarily care for the blistering hot days southern Florida is known for. I enjoy the beach the most when it is cooler; especially when it has just rained. I sit back in my beach chair and look up to the sky. The clouds create a pleasant, refreshing blanket from the hot sun. I take a deep breath and, I can smell the rain that has just fallen. Now, the clouds are breaking and letting little slivers of sunlight shine threw. The new sun seems to change the color of everything. The sand is a bright white with speckles of glittering shells. The ocean is a deep shade of aqua with the sunlight glistening over it. This is…
Boarded chain walks help set out a path from the car parks to the beach over the Birdwood Park Dune so that we kill minimal vegetation that is keeping the structure of the dune intact. To keep the vegetation up to standard, re-vegetation schemes are put in place so that the dune stays stable and minimal erosion takes place. A training wall on the western side of the lagoon entrance keeps the lagoon in shape and stops any erosion that will be introduced by the widening of the lagoon. After a big storm sand dredging takes place at the entrance of the lagoon to stop the channel from blocking up which will cause a massive change to the lagoon structure. There strategies really help keep the beach as pristine as…
On the 14th of March 2011, year 10 went to Cronulla Beach to investigate how people use and interact with the coastal environment. We investigated three main things and they were:…
The Penascola Gulf Islands in Florida are pretty much your average definition of paradise. The area is known for the most beautiful white sand beaches and turquoise blue waters. The beach stretches for miles along the Gulf of Mexico, full of people constructing hammocks to lie in the warm sun, standing for hours fishing, and many many others jumping around the waves and surfing or swimming in the calm waters. These islands are essentially a strip of land completely surrounded by water, which means you’ll get a good view wherever you go. With many resorts, restaurants, and coastal areas, these islands have all you need.…
This beach is perfect for lovers of nature. The beach is undeveloped and secluded. Since the natural essence of the beach has been largely undisturbed, it is full of beautiful dunes that look the way nature intended them to.…
Over spring break, I explored the Gulf Coast area with some friends. We camped at Ochlockonee River State Park in Sopchoppy, FL. During these days we also visited different locations of the St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge. We discovered an area with a beach and a boat ramp near Panacea, FL. The next day we went to St. Marks Lighthouse. Along the drive down to the lighthouse, we discovered different types of lands and ecosystems.…
There are many issues that people face living on the coastline of Terrigal and Wamberal beaches and the natural features around it. Many groups or people have tried to manage these issues, such as the government, local community groups and owners of many of the houses on the coastline Terrigal and Wamberal beaches are affected by many natural factors, such as wind, water, waves, But also man made factors such as housing, infrastructure, litter, and use of the land surrounding these areas. One issue that is stated above is the happening of erosion on the sand dunes and rocks on the coastline of Terrigal and Wamberal. Some people have caused more pressure on these areas as they have built housing such as at Stop 7, “The Ruins” Wamberal South. Many of the people that lived on the beach have tried to find ways to stop most of the erosion from waves and wind affecting their land and housing. On the beach we saw many strategies that are effective in their own ways but not permanent. One way was to plant vegetation on the sand dune, this has effect as the roots try to uphold the sand from being washed out but can also have its down side as it won’t…
Sometimes some people like to go for vacation to the south carolina in the mountains and some like to go to the beach. Some people like to have a other view so they like to go to florida to the beach for vacations Like to spend time with there family in the mountains and make a fire, and camp go for a walk in the woods, Some people like to have some time with there family in the beach and build sand castles, Go fishing, have fun with there family. The purposes of this essay is to compare and contrast the differences between the mountains of southcarolina and the beaches of florida.The three main differences are climate, types of activities, and location.…
I have lived in Corpus Christi my entire adolescence. Corpus Christi during that time has stayed the same; Operation Bay Front presented an opportunity for Corpus Christi to make a drastic change. Some of it would be positive, and some would be considered negative. My belief is that by approving Operation Bay Front Corpus Christi would take a huge leap forward, financially and economically.…
With towering bald cypress trees and long stretches of calm water, the Frio River in Concan, Texas, provides public waters for visitors looking to go tubing. Sitting next to Garner State Park, which provides ample recreational activities like hunting, fishing, and hiking, the Frio River has created my best summer memories. I have enjoyed countless summers burning my skin under the hot southern sun. Tradition calls my family to Frio County each summer, along with hundreds more families looking to escape their daily lives. Driving in, cell phone reception dies and people get the chance to look up and see the wondrous nature provided by the Texas Hill Country.…
As we arrived to the gigantic airport in Orlando, we walked onto our flight, and I felt a feeling of sadness but also joy to move to Texas, meet new people, and do new things! When we landed in Texas, I gazed out on the unfamiliar place and pondered, “ Where are the cacti and sand dunes?’’ This was when I realized that Texas isn't what…
Imagine returning to your Hometown 30 to 40 years from now to find it completely replaced by wetlands. This is the reality that many Louisiana natives living along the coastline of the Gulf of Mexico will have to face if coastal erosion continues at the pace it is going. Costello proclaims, “Since 1932, when the Department of Natural Resources began keeping thorough, accurate records, Louisiana has lost over 1,900 square miles or 1.2 million acres of coastal land due to coastal erosion. (19).…
The summer of 2016, I organized a venturesome trip for my dad and I to share in the Florida Keys during the weekend of our birthdays. Our trip was scheduled for the end of July, which happened to be the hottest and the most chaotic time to go because of lobster season. As a Floridian, I have traveled to many destinations throughout Florida; but never before have I gone as far south as the keys. Recalling the first time I visited the Florida Keys is one of my fondest memories.…
The voices of the glistening blue sea will obliterate your stressful mind. When I felt like I was going through a midlife crisis, I grabbed my flip flops, swim trunks, tank top, sunscreen, and lounge chair; while heading towards the Pensacola Beach. A person will be amazed by what they see, hear, feel, smell, and taste at the beach. Although, tourist attractions in Pensacola are marvelous, they’re well-known for having refreshing seafood.…
The beaches of Panama City is very nice, but overly crowded. The sand inhabited beach, relaxation in the sun, and fun times. Ah, you’ve arrived to one of your favorite places on Earth, the beach, the magnificent place that God created for relaxation and fun. The beautiful ocean right in front of you. The sand in between your toes, and the blissful sounds of the waves splashing against the shore line. You look around to see the yellow beam of sun shining down on you creating a sense of warmth and happiness throughout your body. You look around to see the different types of people, adults, children, teenagers. The adults are thrilled to be away from their overwhelming everyday lives and are finally able to relax. The children are all exceptionally thrilled about their time at the beach, with their beach toys and friends. The teenagers are thrilled to get to chill, and hang out at the beach, and to get away from their scheduled lives of school and sports etc. The sand surrounding the clear aqua ocean is being occupied by many beach towels, umbrellas and chairs. Children are sprinting in the sand and screaming at the top of their lungs as they splash in the water playfully, teens are creating conversation with new friends they’ve just met. You can hear the different types of people squealing at one another in the midst of playing and what not. You look around trying to figure out which fine dining establishment is sending the amazing smells of fresh seafood your way, hoping that maybe tonight you’ll be able to go chow down on your favorite foods. Beach shops prepare for their day of excited travelers bustling in and out of their small seafront shops. Opening their doors, they bring out all of the beach merchandise hoping to sell to the ongoing tourists. As the day comes to a fault there are still activities to be had, crabbing and night walks on the beaches. Some like to watch the sunsets that turns the sea a burnt shade of orange, and the…