All posts by Chris Nomad

EU nations back shark finning ban

VIA – SL TRIB   EU nations back shark finning ban By RAF CASERT | The Associated Press First Published 6 hours ago • Updated 6 hours ago Brussels • European Union nations on Monday backed a complete ban on the practice of removing sharks’ fins before throwing the fish back into the sea to … Continue reading EU nations back shark finning ban

U.S. Navy looks to giant squid for potential sonar advancement

VIA – THE STATE COLUMN   U.S. Navy looks to giant squid for potential sonar advancement The State Column | Sunday, March 18, 2012 A team of scientists working to decipher the secrets of the giant squid say they have finally discovered how the massive squid eyes evolved to see predators and prey alike. Despite … Continue reading U.S. Navy looks to giant squid for potential sonar advancement

SANTA CRUZ: Kayak SUP festival entrants treated to ideal surf conditions (Photos)

VIA – SANTA CRUZ SENTINEL   Bill Lovejoy/Sentinel Dave Johnston drops into a thick Steamer Lane wall during the high performance semifinals Sunday morning.   Kayak festival entrants treated to ideal surf conditions By NEAL KEARNEY Posted:   03/18/2012 11:06:08 PM PDT The air is frigid, the wind howling, and somehow Dennis Judson is walking … Continue reading SANTA CRUZ: Kayak SUP festival entrants treated to ideal surf conditions (Photos)

MARINA DEL REY: Coastal Hazard: High Surf Advisory #SurfReport

VIA – MARINA DEL REY PATCH:   Coastal Hazard: High Surf Advisory   Big waves and rip currents will present a danger this morning. By Brooke Wirtschafter 8:56 am   The National Weather Service has put a high surf advisory into effect until 11 am today. High surf will continue to affect west to northwest … Continue reading MARINA DEL REY: Coastal Hazard: High Surf Advisory #SurfReport

STATE AG RULING ON THE SURFING MADONNA RIDES WAVE OF ILLOGIC

I love the California liberals with their “don’t offend anyone by offending everyone, get nothing worthwhile done,” mentality…         VIA – UT NEWS   STATE AG RULING ON THE SURFING MADONNA RIDES WAVE OF ILLOGIC   Written by Logan Jenkins 12:01 a.m., March 19, 2012 Updated 3:39 p.m. , March 18, 2012 … Continue reading STATE AG RULING ON THE SURFING MADONNA RIDES WAVE OF ILLOGIC

Surfer Girl Paige Hareb To Turn Pro Fighter? @paigehareb

    Thanks for the heads up from our bros down at Sacred Craft for sending this one along (follow them on twitter at @SacredCraftExpo) …after seeing Paige fight in December we look forward to seeing throw down as a possible pro sometime in the near future.  To see our archived articles and video on … Continue reading Surfer Girl Paige Hareb To Turn Pro Fighter? @paigehareb

Pinoys in UAE mourn death of kite-surfer

VIA- GMA NETWORK Pinoys in UAE mourn death of kite-surfer March 16, 2012 1:10pm Filipinos in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) mourned the death of a kababayan who was based in Dubai but died in a kite-surfing incident while on vacation in the United States. Condolences poured in for Dante Torres, including on his Facebook … Continue reading Pinoys in UAE mourn death of kite-surfer