1.   Area beaches remained closed to swimmers due to rough ocean conditions generated by the storm, which stalled off the North Carolina coast Wednesday.

2.   High tides also caused erosion problems at several area beaches, most notably at the recently rebuilt Westhampton Beach on Long Island.

3.   In an average year, the lab might get two dozen dolphins and an occasional whale from area beaches.

4.   Other area beaches, better protected from ocean swells, are ideal for swimming.

5.   The Crowne Plaza Pensacola Grand Hotel offers easy access to the Interstate and roads to area beaches.

6.   Biologists planned to examine water quality at five popular area beaches, said Sgt. Saul Padilla of the Marine Vigilance Corps in Boqueron.

7.   Hundreds of people flocked to popular area beaches, the Marine Vigilance Corps in Boqueron reported.

8.   Mexican authorities hope to attract tourists already in the area visiting beaches and Mayan ruins to the ferry service.

9.   Tourism officials later put up bright signs directing tourists from the airport to area beaches.

10.   Tourism officials have since put up bright signs directing tourists from the airport to area beaches.