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Swimming With A Bumper Crop Of Humpback Whale Calves (PHOTOS)

VIA – HUFF POST Swimming With A Bumper Crop Of Humpback Whale Calves (PHOTOS) Tony Wu Underwater photographer and explorer Posted: 11/9/11 10:49 AM ET It’s a record! During my recent stay in the Kingdom of Tonga, I was able to photo-identify 48 baby humpback whales, the highest number since I started keeping records in … Continue reading Swimming With A Bumper Crop Of Humpback Whale Calves (PHOTOS)

Bruce Irons in Teahupoo – Photostory

VIA – RED BULL Bruce Irons in Teahupoo – Photostory by Poncho, Nov 3, 2011 Big Wave surfer Bruce Irons went to Tahiti in August to perform a freesurf in the world’s most heavyweight wave to commemorate his brother Andy, who died a year ago this week. An unlikely campaign began just before the ASP … Continue reading Bruce Irons in Teahupoo – Photostory

Champion surfer Stephanie Gilmore partners with Nikon

VIA – CNET Champion surfer Stephanie Gilmore partners with Nikon By Alexandra Savvides | November 4, 2011 (Credit: Surfing Australia) Standing out in the world of rugged cameras can be a tough business. Nikon has announced a three-year partnership with Surfing Australia, bringing a range of photographic benefits to the surfing community. Stephanie Gilmore, four-time … Continue reading Champion surfer Stephanie Gilmore partners with Nikon

Toyota Oakley Surf Tacoma Debuts Ahead of 2011 SEMA Show

Rad… VIA – AUTO GUIDE Toyota Oakley Surf Tacoma Debuts Ahead of 2011 SEMA Show Continuing with a look at some of the “themed” pickup trucks on display at this year’s SEMA show, we bring you the Toyota Oakley Surf Tacoma. This one, as you might imagine was done in conjunction with famed surfing company … Continue reading Toyota Oakley Surf Tacoma Debuts Ahead of 2011 SEMA Show

British honeymooner in Seychelles was killed by a bull shark, DNA evidence reveals

VIA – DAILYMAIL UK British honeymooner in Seychelles was killed by a bull shark, DNA evidence reveals By Daily Mail Reporter Last updated at 2:49 PM on 26th October 2011 DNA evidence has revealed that British honeymooner Ian Redmond was killed in the Seychelles by a bull shark, it was reported today. A tooth from … Continue reading British honeymooner in Seychelles was killed by a bull shark, DNA evidence reveals

Tsunami Debris Floating Fast Toward Hawaii

VIA – DISCOVERY Tsunami Debris Floating Fast Toward Hawaii Analysis by Tim Wall Tue Oct 25, 2011 04:31 AM ET Millions of tons of debris washed out to sea by the tsunami that ravaged Japan in March is making its way across the Pacific faster than expected. Computer models originally estimated the first of the … Continue reading Tsunami Debris Floating Fast Toward Hawaii

New Zealand: Surf's up at the Mount Maunganui despite oil spill

VIA – STUFF NZ Surf’s up at the Mount MICHAEL FORBES AND MICHELLE COOKE Photo: BRUCE MERCER/Fairfax NZ – Salvage vessel Awanuia pumping oil from the Rena. Beachgoers are in two minds about dipping their toes in the oil-stained waters of Mt Maunganui, despite it being declared fit for swimming. Maritime New Zealand clarified its … Continue reading New Zealand: Surf's up at the Mount Maunganui despite oil spill

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NWS: High Surf and Small Craft Advisories for the Marianas Thru TOMORROW 4 pm #SurfReport

  VIA – PACIFIC NEWS CENTER NWS: High Surf and Small Craft Advisories for the Marianas Thru TOMORROW 4 pm   Last Updated on Tuesday, 14 February 2012 13:42 Written by Kevin Kerrigan Tuesday, 14 February 2012 07:42 Guam – The National Weather Service has issued both a High Surf and a Small Craft Advisory for … Continue reading NWS: High Surf and Small Craft Advisories for the Marianas Thru TOMORROW 4 pm #SurfReport