Do you really know who you’re sharing the beach with? Purple sand dollars gobble bits of metal to stay grounded in turbulent waters. Mole crabs move sand like a conveyor belt. Hardworking bees sculpt ...

WASHINGTON — A day at the beach can go from catching waves, to desperately trying to save a life. Digging holes at the beach is something many people, including kids do for fun. But experts warn that ...

The unassuming Pacific mole crab, Emerita analoga, is about to make some waves. UC Berkeley researchers have debuted a unique robot inspired by this burrowing crustacean that may someday help evaluate ...

OCEAN ISLE BEACH, N.C. — Spring break is around the corner for a lot of families, and if you're planning to head to the beach, officials are warning people of a danger outside of the water. The sand ...

Humans love to take liberties when we talk about our heights. But Afruca tangeri fiddler crabs don't have that luxury. Looking and listening in on the members of this species as they tried to attract ...