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Over 50% of U.S. Beaches Could Disappear by 2100
10/8/2025
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Story summary
- The Surfrider Foundation's 2025 State of the Beach Report warns over 50% of United States beaches could vanish by 2100.
- California could lose 70% of its beaches.
- The report shows nine restoration case studies.
- San Onofre State Beach erosion led to parking closures.
- Surfrider Foundation, founded in 1984, has over one million supporters and more than 200 volunteer-led chapters.
