A Sand Dollar Dream beach cameras are provided in collaboration with the University of North Carolina at Wilmington and the Webcams for Coastal Observations and Operational Support project (WebCOOS). While we love the views and especially the sunsets, the cameras provide researchers with critical information about the health and safety of our coastline.
To learn more about WebCOOS and how you can help, visit their website: https://webcoos.org/about/
Here are a few ways the cameras are used:
Rip current detection: https://webcoos.org/products/rips/
Shoreline change: https://webcoos.org/products/shoreline/
Beach management: https://webcoos.org/products/beach/
Flood monitoring: https://webcoos.org/products/flood/
Don't forget to check out SECOORA’s "Eyes On IAN" article below and see if you can spot A Sand Dollar Dream.