NOAA: National Data Buoy Center
Take a virtual tour of NDBC facilities and efforts and find where data collecting buoys are located. Allows users to search recent and historical ocean current velocities, wind speed and direction, air and sea temperatures, and other oceanographic and meteorologic data.

National Sea Grant Hurricane Information Center
Offers a special collection of story ideas and consumer tips concerning issues such as coastal erosion, building codes, coastal development, building construction, home retrofitting, mitigation and disaster recovery planning, risk-based tax policies, impacts of storms flooding, storm impacts on estuary wildlife and fisheries, marina boat safety, beach replenishment, and historical perspectives.

Beach Nourishment: A Guide for Local Government Officials
Provides information on all aspects of the nourishment process to help state and local organizations make informed decisions about beach nourishment. Focusing on the beaches of the Atlantic and the Gulf of Mexico.

National Coastal Condition Report
First attempt by federal partners to provide the public with a comprehensive picture of the health of the nation’s coastal waters. Intended to serve as a useful benchmark for analyzing the progress of coastal management programs into the future. Paper copies available by calling 800-490-9198. A fact sheet (111K, pdf) summary can be accessed.

United States Lifesaving Association
Professional association of beach lifeguards and open water rescuers. Site covers rip current formation, rip current survival, and general beach safety tips.

Dr. Beach's Survival Guide
Published in 2003 by Stephen P. Leatherman, Florida's own Dr. Beach. What you need to know about rip currents, sharks and more before going in the water.

American Shore & Beach Preservation Association
A leader in promoting the science of coastal engineering. Dedicated to the sound development and preservation of shoreline to place their benefits within the reach of the largest possible number of people.

Florida Beach Management Program general publications
A variety of downloadable Word, PowerPoint, and pdf files for homeowners, coastal engineers, and K-12 curriculum about Florida's beaches

Economics of Florida's Beaches:
The Impact of Beach Restoration (159K pdf)
Catanese Center, Florida Atlantic University
Beaches are Florida's primary tourist attraction, and contribute significantly to the state's economy. This report examines the economics of Florida's beach restoration efforts.

American Red Cross Hurricane Readiness
In English and Spanish. Comprehensive guide on terms, preparing your home disaster kit, steps to take before, during and after a hurricane.