It's blowing up a storm as Hyatt explores the protective barrier islands and their resilient wildlif In this escapade, we dive deep into a stormy Lowcountry, revealing the vital role of barrier ...

A. Barrier islands form and shift along many, but not all, of the U.S. coastlines and about 15 percent of the coastlines worldwide. They are punctuated by inlets that let water flow in and out. What ...

Study finds 657 new barrier islands worldwide. April 22, 2011— -- Islands that suddenly appear may sound like something out of a pirate myth. But a new survey has found hundreds of islands ...