NASA scientists Maury Estes and Mohammad Al-Hamdan have been seafaring in the Gulf of Mexico, and one of them grew a bit green around the gills. It's not surprising that a space agency scientist might have trouble getting his sea legs, but what was he doing out there in the surf to begin with?

Images Based on Photos Taken Year Following Wrath of Katrina, Rita and WilmaWASHINGTON, July 23 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Five lighthouses that withstood the fury of devastating hurricanes -- in some cases while partially submerged -- will stand tall on postage with the issuance of the Gulf Coast Lighthouses commemorative stamps.

By Keri Holt, Destin Log, Fla. Mar. 14--Jerry Murdock of Destin took his last walk aboard the Sundancer on Monday. For 20 years, he and his 36-foot Catalina sailboat have made countless memories, sailing to distant ports, such as Grenada and Catalina Island.

By Story by Sally Walker Davies Along the Alabama Gulf Coast, the water is emerald green, the beaches soft and white. The atmosphere is casual, for sure - but there's no lack of sophistication in Gulf Shores, Orange Beach and the surrounding communities.

But preservationists say hurricanes and funding shortfalls now threaten the place that inspired Union Admiral David Farragut to order: "Damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead!" and played a role in Abraham Lincoln's re-election as president.