Stories from the Bay and beyond

Allison Sadler on the joy, healing and solace time by the sea gives her…
(3 minute read)

From better sleep to boosted social bonds, discover ten science-backed benefits proximity to the ocean brings.
(6 minute read)

Everyone loves the beach, but there’s a growing body of evidence to suggest that it’s more than just a nice place to be - it could actually be vital for your health.
(9 minute read)

Tristan Gooley, the Natural Navigator, picks out five things to look out for the next time you’re walking on the beach.

Our silver-headed, bright-eyed neighbours, the jackdaws’ cries from the cliff face are a familiar sound around these parts. We spoke to local ecologist and lecturer John Blackburn to learn more about our local colony.

For the past four years Coast magazine’s editor-in-chief, Alex Fisher, has gathered with her readers and the Marine Conservation Society at Watergate Bay to study the impact of the modern world on our marine ecosystems. We asked her to tell us more.