2008 So You Want to Live on the Coast Special Section

Dune Defense
Sand dunes offer inexpensive and efficient protection against rising tides and rolling waves. Here’s how to enhance and maintain them.
Coastal Living Awards 2008
Each year Coastal Living recognizes outstanding stewards of the shore. Join us in honoring these people and organizations dedicated to protecting our fragile coasts.
Fish Out of Water
A natural phenomenon scatters thousands of silver fish across the Southern California shoreline.
Five Simple Ways to Live Green
Check out these eco-friendly tips and ideas.
Five Ways to Help Save Our Seas
A little effort goes a long way in the fight to protect our waters.
SOS: Saving Our Shores
You can help keep oceans and shorelines safe by supporting these outstanding organizations.
Coastal Living Shell Guide
ID your beachcombing finds with our pictorial guide to North American shells.
Shore Garden
Just steps from the ocean, pansies, impatiens, and dianthus thrive on the grounds around a historic lighthouse.
Dune Garden
Inspired by the Delaware shore beyond her door, an avid gardener creates harmony from beach-friendly flora.
Green Scheme
Eco-friendly tips and products encourage environmental responsibility on our coasts and inland.
Looking for the Flash
From beach sands and seaside bars, people scan the horizon and hope to spy a legendary gleam of green. Discover the truth about this sunset mystery.