Our beaches are unique, a defining characteristic of our entire ecosystem. What sets them apart? What unites them? For the three year anniversary of Wait Five Minutes, we talk to Dr. Beach about his iconic Top Ten Beaches list, his origins in the field, and humanity's draw to our coasts.

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Thank you to Dr. Stephen Leatherman for all of his help on this episode! Read more about Dr. Beach and his work right here!

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