Here are eight of the most polluted beaches worldwide, the causes of their pollution, and the resulting impacts. Known as "Plastic Beach," Kamilo Beach is infamous for the massive amounts of ...

Unsurprisingly, the beach was closed for swimming for all but 43 days in 2023 by local authorities because of health concerns. One of the Bay Area’s most popular surf beaches didn’t fare well ...

Below, you can search to see trends in polluted rivers, lakes and bays across Florida over the last 25 years. The map labels waters where contamination is worsening, improving or maintaining as ...