Atlantic Coast
Coverage of Atlantic Coast in the Nexus archive.
- Dam Removal Efforts Lead to a Stunning Comeback for Maine’s Alewives
Alewives in Maine are rebounding due to dam removal efforts, leading to growing historic harvests despite struggles in other parts of the Atlantic coast. The Sebasticook River in Benton, Maine, experiences a thick annual migration of alewives each summer.
- Snow blankets Mar del Plata as a record polar cold wave grips Argentina
Mar del Plata, a seaside city on Argentina's Atlantic coast, experienced an unusual snowfall due to a record polar cold wave. Temperatures dropped to around -1°C with wind-chill near -3°C, affecting areas like General Pueyrredón district and Sierra de los Padres.
- A cliff collapses near Biarritz lighthouse, killing a diver and leaving another missing
A cliff collapse near Biarritz lighthouse in southwestern France killed one diver and left another missing. Three divers were at the cliff base when the incident occurred; one survived unharmed, while rescuers recovered the body of a female diver and continue searching for the third. Authorities have restricted access to the area due to risks of further collapse.