Massachusetts, Hurricane Erin and NOW Beaches
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For most of this week, Massachusetts has already been experiencing the impacts from Erin, including rip currents and surf conditions. Conditions are harsh enough that multiple communities have closed beaches to swimmers, including South Shore beaches on ...
Last year, the state reported the third highest rate ever of beaches testing positive for dangerous levels of bacteria.
Over half of all Massachusetts beaches had an unsafe level of fecal bacteria last year, and 47 beaches reached the danger zone at least a quarter of the time they were tested, according to a
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As ocean temperatures continue to rise, the water around Massachusetts is warming with it and scientists said the changes are becoming increasingly visible.