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Jun 27, 2026
UC Santa Barbara study finds California has lost over half of its coastal dunes
A new study by researchers at UC Santa Barbara has found that California has lost more than half of its coastal sand dunes.
For a closer look, KCBS Radio news anchor Alisa Clancy spoke with researcher at the UC Santa Barbara Marine Science Institute, Kyle Emery.
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