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Friday May 26, 2006
TWO LONG ISLAND BEACHES NAMED IN 2006 TOP TEN BEACHES LIST
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TWO LONG ISLAND BEACHES NAMED IN 2006 TOP TEN BEACHES LIST
Hauppauge, NY-(May 26, 2006)- Coopers Beach in Southampton and Main Beach in East Hampton have both been named in the prestigious Top Ten Beach Report by beach connoisseur, Dr. Beach, AKA: Dr. Stephen P. Leatherman, Dir. of Florida International University’s Laboratory for Coastal Research and National Healthy Beaches Campaign.
Long Island’s beaches are well-known for their soft white sand and sparkling shores that seem to stretch forever. Long Island is 118 miles long, and 20 miles wide at its widest point, which means there are plenty of beaches to choose from, and you’re never far from the shore.
Coopers Beach in Southampton was named number four on the list and Main Beach in East Hampton was named number six, ranked alongside the top beaches in Hawaii, California and Florida, among other locations.
For the past 15 years, Dr. Leatherman has been rating U.S. beaches and creating what is known as the “who’s-who” list for the nation’s top beaches. Fifty criteria are used to evaluate beaches, which include water and sand quality as well as facilities and management. What makes Leatherman's selections unique is his knowledge as a Ph.D. coastal scientist with 30 years of scientific experience studying storm impacts, erosion and ways to improve beach health, according to the Laboratory for Coastal Research.
The Long Island Convention & Visitors Bureau and Sports Commission (LICVB&SC) was established in 1979 as the official tourism promotion agency for the destination’s travel and tourism industry. Based on Long Island in Hauppauge, NY, the LICVB&SC contributes to the economic development and quality of life on Long Island by promoting the region as a world-class destination for tourism, meetings and conventions, trade shows, sporting events, and related activities. For more information about Long Island, please contact the Long Island Convention & Visitors Bureau and Sports Commission by calling 1-877-FUN-ON-LI or visit www.discoverlongisland.com.
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