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Australia to create world's largest marine reserve in the Coral Sea

VIA – DAILY MAIL Australia to create world’s largest marine reserve in the Coral Sea By Daily Mail Reporter Last updated at 5:10 PM on 26th November 2011 The Australian government has announced plans to create the world’s largest marine nature reserve covering an area the size of Britain and France combined. The proposed Coral … Continue reading Australia to create world's largest marine reserve in the Coral Sea

AUCTION: Rash vest from the Billabong Pro Tahiti – Signed by winner Kelly Slater & Owen Wright to benefit SurfAid

Rash vest from the Billabong Pro Tahiti Signed by winner Kelly Slater & Owen Wright Current bid: $805.00 Reserve met Closes: Mon 12 Dec, 9:00 pm Signed by winner Kelly Slater, the 11x World Surfing Champion, and 2nd placegetter Owen Wright. Includes photos of both finalists from the event. Framed in timber and glass. This … Continue reading AUCTION: Rash vest from the Billabong Pro Tahiti – Signed by winner Kelly Slater & Owen Wright to benefit SurfAid

Surfboard shapers' wave of anger

VIA – NORTHERN STAR Photo – Maddog Surfboards shop owner John Morgan is concerned about the influx of cheap boards from China. Surfboard shapers’ wave of anger Christian Morrow | 24th November 2011 THE future of the surfboard manufacturing industry in Byron Bay is in danger of being wiped out by cheap Chinese surfboards, industry … Continue reading Surfboard shapers' wave of anger

Sharks And Seals: Amazing Underwater Images From National Geographic's New Book "Ocean Soul" (PHOTOS)

VIA – HUFF POST BOOKS Sharks And Seals: Amazing Underwater Images From National Geographic’s New Book “Ocean Soul” (PHOTOS) First Posted: 11/14/11 11:17 AM ET Updated: 11/14/11 12:42 PM ET National Geographic describes its latest book, “Ocean Soul” ($50), as “a love story.” It’s a stunning showcase of underwater images, all shot by Brian Skerry, … Continue reading Sharks And Seals: Amazing Underwater Images From National Geographic's New Book "Ocean Soul" (PHOTOS)

There's no such thing as a free lunch… unless you're a whale shark! Planet's largest fish is caught on camera stealing lunch from trawler nets

VIA – DAILY MAIL UK Photo: Feeding time: A giant whale shark is caught having a feast of anchovies from the nets of fishermen in Indonesia There’s no such thing as a free lunch… unless you’re a whale shark! Planet’s largest fish is caught on camera stealing lunch from trawler nets By Craig Mackenzie Last … Continue reading There's no such thing as a free lunch… unless you're a whale shark! Planet's largest fish is caught on camera stealing lunch from trawler nets

Rena Oil Spill Update Brief From Maritime NZ

VIA – STUFF CO NZ Rena Update Brief From Maritime NZ Thursday, 10 November 2011, 9:01 am Press Release: Maritime New Zealand Rena Update Brief From Maritime NZ – 6:53am Good morning, here is a brief update on the Rena response and details of an opportunity for media to cover surf washing operations this morning. … Continue reading Rena Oil Spill Update Brief From Maritime NZ

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