I saw a 14 foot hammerhead last year at this same time… VIA – CS MONITOR Hammerhead shark twin discovery creates concern for species The scalloped hammerhead shark has a twin, scientists have discovered. And that discovery may show that scalloped hammerheads are rarer than first thought. By OurAmazingPlanet Staff / March … Continue reading Hammerhead shark twin discovery creates concern for species
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VIDEO: Dramatic rescue for Calif. gray whale entangled in discarded fishing net
VIA – MSNBC Dramatic rescue for Calif. gray whale entangled in discarded fishing net A California gray whale is moving freely after rescuers spent seven hours untangling it from a discarded fishing net. Rescuers suspect the whale had been dragging the net–which was filled with dozens of dead animals–for weeks. KNBC-TV’s Vikki Vargas reports. … Continue reading VIDEO: Dramatic rescue for Calif. gray whale entangled in discarded fishing net
Surf's Down, But Maverick's Festival Will Go On – March 31st
VIA – BELMONT PATCH Credit Brian Overfelt Surf’s Down, But Festival Will Go On For the second year in a row, the Mavericks surf competition never materialized, but the first-ever surf festival is a go for March 31. 10:00 am Organizers of the big-wave surfing contest at Mavericks say it’s not likely that the … Continue reading Surf's Down, But Maverick's Festival Will Go On – March 31st
Surfer still critical
VIA – SURF COAST TIMES Surfer still critical March 27 2012 The unnamed surfer who was pulled from the water after being spotted floating face-down and motionless off Ocean Grove last Friday is still in a critical condition in Melbourne’s Alfred Hospital. The surfer was rescued by a local man and his partner, … Continue reading Surfer still critical
Vans Pier Classic Starts March 28, 2012 in Huntington Beach, California
VIA – YAHOO Vans Pier Classic Starts March 28, 2012 in Huntington Beach, California By Killeen Gonzalez, Yahoo! Contributor Network On March 28, 2012 surfers and fans alike will converge on the picturesque shores of Huntington Beach, California, for the start of the Vans Pier Classic. This year’s event will be presented by … Continue reading Vans Pier Classic Starts March 28, 2012 in Huntington Beach, California
Surfers, sharks struggle to share the ocean in Australia
VIA – THE CHINA POST Updated Monday, March 26, 2012 5:41 pm TWN, By Amy Coopes, AFP Surfers, sharks struggle to share the ocean in Australia SYDNEY–Rolling from his surfboard, blood gushing from the wound where a shark had just ripped a big chunk of flesh from his thigh, Australian Glen Folkard had just one thought: “I’m alive.” Folkard, … Continue reading Surfers, sharks struggle to share the ocean in Australia
Surfers injured in collision at Jeffreys Bay
VIA – NEWS 24 Surfers in collision in Jeffreys Bay 2012-03-26 11:17 Johannesburg – Three surfers collided, seriously injuring two of them, at Jeffreys Bay in the Eastern Cape at the weekend, the NSRI said on Monday. We found a 15-year-old male and a 16-year-old female both suffering injuries after reportedly colliding with a … Continue reading Surfers injured in collision at Jeffreys Bay
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Maverick's Invitational Official Forecast: Update 2/23/2012
VIA – SURFLINE Maverick’s Invitational Official Forecast: Update 2/23/2012 Posted: 02/23/12 What’s the surf look like for Maverick’s this week? Updated: Thursday Evening PST, February 23rd No major swells on the radar, although we will monitor a pair of swells over the next week Sat PM-Sun, the 25th-26th: Medium size NNW swell just … Continue reading Maverick's Invitational Official Forecast: Update 2/23/2012
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Kelly Slater returns to WA for surfing comp
VIA – NINE MSN Slater returns to WA for surfing comp 15:59 AEDT Fri Feb 24 2012 Surfing legend Kelly Slater will return to Western Australia next month to compete for the second consecutive year in the Telstra Drug Aware Margaret River Pro. Premier Colin Barnett said the 11-time world champion’s inclusion boosted … Continue reading Kelly Slater returns to WA for surfing comp
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Hundreds Gather for Surfer Dan Bobis Paddle-Out Memorial
VIA – NEW HYDE PARK PATCH Hundreds Gather for Bobis Paddle-Out Memorial Family and friends of the math teacher and surfer paid tribute to him at Laurelton beach Sunday. By Morgan Heyrman 5:30pm A memorial and paddle-out were held Sunday evening in memory of former Long Beach High School and New Hyde Park High School … Continue reading Hundreds Gather for Surfer Dan Bobis Paddle-Out Memorial