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Costa Rica Has a Sea Turtle Egg-Poaching Problem

Besides being beautiful, Costa Rica's beaches are the nesting sites of four endangered sea turtle species, which return each year to lay their eggs. But there is trouble in paradise for these reptiles, namely, from egg thieves. Full story

RI rushes to recover from Sandy as summer nears

Seven months after Superstorm Sandy pummeled Rhode Island's southern shore, the great mounds of sand are gone, and the twisted metal and splintered wood hauled away, replaced by workers and backhoes as beachfront businesses hurry to complete repairs before the arrival of another New England summer. Full story

Aloha fashion: Easy, breezy island style

   Hawaii-based stylist Crystal Pancipanci shows off some of the most popular looks seen around the Hawaiian islands for men women and children, including maxi dresses, sunhats, and vintage-inspired Hawaiian shirts.

Parking fees fight at Calif. state beaches heat up

Sunbathers flocking to Southern California beaches are used to feeding the meter or paying a parking attendant. Not so along the less developed north coast where it's customary to ditch cars on the shoulder of Highway 1 to surf, swim or picnic. Full story

Crowd Rules: Dealing with Debt

   CNBC Prime presents the all-new competition series, "Crowd Rules." Three small businesses compete to convince a panel of experts and the studio audience that their company deserves $50,000. A beach town fitness studio, a micro-brewery and an all-female...

Last-minute Memorial Day weekend getaways

   If you thought you were too late to get a room in a great ocean community, you’re in for a pleasant surprise. Nilou Motamed of Travel + Leisure shares last-minute deals that will have you soaking up sun at a great price.

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Tampa's Picnic Island beach issued health advisory

Beach bonfire spat gets hot in Southern California

Woman who reported finding baby on beach arrested

Flashback Friday: The royal wedding

Chesapeake Bay island amid a disappearing act

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  4 affordable trips for your family

Laura Begley Bloom from Travel + Leisure shows off eight trips that you can enjoy with your family during summer vacation, including Jekyll Island in Georgia, Hidden Pond in Maine, and a beach escape in Saint Lucia.

  5 sexy summer looks for the beach

TODAY contributor Jill Martin shows of five fabulous summer looks that will make you feel great for your upcoming trip to the beach, including such accessories as chic sunglasses, trendy sandals and totes.

  Best hope for climate change action rests with Obama

Jonathan Chait, writer for New York Magazine, talks with Rachel Maddow about why President Obama may be the last best hope for action on climate change while Republicans remain recalcitrant in their ignorance and new, increasingly alarming climate records are set.

  Gifts for mom: Plush bedding, jewelry, beach bags

Lifestyle expert Kathleen Daelemans shares great gifts your mom will love, including luxurious bedding, beach baskets and sunglasses that make it easy to read by the pool.

  Newborn baby found abandoned on Hawaii beach

Officials in Hawaii are looking for the parents of a newborn baby found abandoned on beach. KHNL’s Keahi Tucker reports.

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