A new Florida Atlantic University study found that sediment plumes from beach nourishment projects in northern Palm Beach County overlapped with annual blacktip shark migration routes and may affect both marine life and nearshore safety.
Five manatees have already died in Broward County this year as volatile winter temperatures increase cold stress risks in local waterways.
Boca Raton stays sunny and comfortable today, but the surf remains dangerous with a high rip current risk at Palm Beach County beaches through Thursday evening.
A few late-day storms are possible Sunday before a sharp cold front brings gusty winds, a low near the mid 40s in Boca, and hazardous beach and boating conditions into early week.
Boca Raton stays mostly sunny and warm today, but a high rip current risk remains through this evening and a cold front brings showers Sunday afternoon followed by a sharp cool-down.