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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Roy Harrell: Surf forecasting still leaves a lot to be desired
VIA – DELMARVA NOW Roy Harrell: Surf forecasting still leaves a lot to be desired Apr. 3, 2012 Traditionally, spring is a good time for surf here on Delmarva. Surf-producing, low-pressure systems associated with coastal storms usually seem more frequent, as we traditionally see a lot more unstable weather this time of year. But … Continue reading Roy Harrell: Surf forecasting still leaves a lot to be desired
High surf advisory continues for East facing shores of the Big island #SurfReport
VIA – HAWAII 24-7 High surf advisory continues for East facing shores of the Big island By Hawaii 24/7 Staff The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a high surf advisory for East facing shores of the Big Island until 6 a.m. Monday (March 12). Surf is forecast to be six to 10 feet … Continue reading High surf advisory continues for East facing shores of the Big island #SurfReport
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VIDEO: Shark bite survivor needed 800 stitches, recounts attack by nine-foot shark
Luckily this dude was as big as he was, 800 stitches? (rolls eyes)… VIA – MY FOX TAMPA BAY Shark bite survivor needed hundreds of stitches: MyFoxTAMPABAY.com Shark bite survivor needed hundreds of stitches CJ Wickersham recounts attack by nine-foot shark Updated: Wednesday, 28 Sep 2011, 8:53 PM EDT Published : Wednesday, 28 Sep 2011, … Continue reading VIDEO: Shark bite survivor needed 800 stitches, recounts attack by nine-foot shark
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The Science of Surf: Wave Prediction Data Gathered in WWII Revolutionized the Sport of Surfing
VIA – INDEPENDENT The Science of Surf Wave Prediction Data Gathered in WWII Revolutionized the Sport of Surfing Friday, April 20, 2012 By Brian Gallagher On a clear Sunday afternoon, in the Moby Dick restaurant atop Stearns Wharf, Peter Neushal — a lecturer in UCSB’s History Department — talked to an audience about how the study … Continue reading The Science of Surf: Wave Prediction Data Gathered in WWII Revolutionized the Sport of Surfing