The Chesapeake Bay Foundation called the results of the dredge survey “distressing.” “The red flags are flying for blue crabs,” said foundation Maryland Executive Director Allison Colden in a ...

The Blue Flag program is run by the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE), based in Copenhagen. For 2025, the FEE awarded Blue Flags to 4,302 beaches, 736 marinas, and 158 tourism boats.

That's why I've started checking one thing before I commit to a beach: Blue Flag certification. If you haven't heard of it, Blue Flag is kind of like the Michelin star of beaches. It means the ...

A popular shingle beach has won an internationally recognised Blue Flag award for the 38th year in a row. Oddicombe Beach in Torquay has been featured by the programme, which recognises well ...

In a dazzling display of optimism over observable reality, Orihuela has been crowned the undisputed champion of beach quality in the Valencian Community for 2025, winning ten glorious Blue Flags. Yes, ...

President Donald Trump explains why he accepted Qatar's gift of a Boeing 747 in an exclusive interview with 'Hannity' aboard Air Force One.

Seven beaches across four coastal districts of Maharashtra have been nominated for the internationally recognised Blue Flag certification, following an assessment by the State government.

But where are the top spots to soak up the sun on England's shores this summer? With over 70 Blue Flag beaches, England offers a wealth of choices. These beaches have earned their Blue Flag status ...

A record number of beaches and marinas have been awarded a Blue Flag this year. A total of 89 beaches and ten marinas obtained the coveted accolade - five more than last year. The Blue Flag is one ...

A MAYO beach lost its Blue Flag status in 2025 as it was deemed that access to the beach would not be accessible for many beach users. The Golden Strand beach in Dugort on Achill Island which received ...

2025 is the 38th year that beaches and marinas have been awarded Blue Flags here in Ireland — 99 beaches and marinas have been awarded for the 2025 season (89 beaches, 10 marinas). There are a ...