VIA – PEOPLE By Associated Press 12/26/2013 at 06:00 PM EST n attack by a school of carnivorous fish has injured 70 people bathing in an Argentine river, including seven children who lost parts of their fingers or toes. Director of lifeguards Federico Cornier said Thursday that thousands of bathers were cooling off from … Continue reading 70 People Injured After Piranha Attack in Argentina – #SurfReport
VIA DAILY MAIL UK Woman surfer nearly drowns as St Jude’s gale creates off Portugal some of the biggest waves to ever be conquered by boards Father-of-two Andrew Cotton, 34, took on the monster waves at Praia do Norte, near Nazare at 8am yesterday Beach known among surfers for huge waves because it picks … Continue reading INCREDIBLE PHOTOS! Surfer Girl Maya Gabeira nearly drowns off Portugal, Possible World Record Waves Surfed #SurfReport #Photos #Brasil
VIA – LA TIMES Opah, also called moonfish, were one of nine fish species analyzed in a new study that looked at how mercury gets into open-ocean fish and why the levels vary with depth. (C. Anela Choy / University of Hawaii / August 27, 2013) By Geoffrey Mohan August 28, 2013, 6:15 … Continue reading Mercury fingerprint of Pacific fish points to Asia coal power plants #Fishing #SurfReport
VIA – SPORTS GRID by Matt Rudnitsky | 11:50 am, August 2nd, 2013 Derek Rabelo was born blind, but wanted to become a surfer. He succeeded, and even surfed the infamously dangerous Banzai Pipeline in O’ahu, Hawaii. There’s not much to say here, except that this is an incredible story and you need to watch … Continue reading #VIDEO: Blind Surfer Surfs Infamously Dangerous ‘Pipeline,’ Inspiring Documentary Ensues #Inspiration #Aloha #SurfReport
Some Monday’s I feel are torture, but then I look at these little fellows and things seem a lot better… VIA – QuestionableEvolution.com What’s the matter, louse got your tongue? (Cymothoa exigua) Erin ♦ June 20, 2012 ♦ 7 Comments Via: Parasite of the Day Common Name: The Tongue-Eating Louse A.K.A.: Cymothoa exigua Vital Stats: Females … Continue reading What’s the matter, Tongue-Eating Louse got your tongue? #Fishing #Science #Monday #SurfReport
The Huffington Post | By Jacqueline Howard Posted: 06/07/2013 2:17 pm EDT | Updated: 06/07/2013 2:17 pm EDT A remotely operated vehicle has come face-to-face with the world’s longest-known bony fish — and video footage of the rare encounter has now surfaced on YouTube. Check it out above. The giant oarfish was found in the northern … Continue reading Oarfish VIDEO: Rare Giant Fish Spotted In Gulf Of Mexico By Undersea Remote Vehicle #Fishing #Video
VIA – FOUNTAIN VALLEY PATCH Gigantic Great White Shark Caught in Mexico Great white shark taken by net on Sunday in the Sea of Cortez. Credit San Carlos Mexico online forum Fishermen had to tow the monster over 2 miles on a 22-foot panga to reach their destination. Credit San Carlos … Continue reading PHOTOS: Gigantic Great White Shark Caught in Mexico
VIA – TELEGRAPH UK Richard Branson is ‘devoured by a whale shark’ Richard Branson admits that, while delighted with his laser eye surgery, he swam into the mouth of a whale shark by Tim Walker 4:00AM BST 31 Jul 2011 Although Sir Richard Branson was delighted with his laser eye surgery – he said that … Continue reading Richard Branson 'devoured by a whale shark' (and spit back out…)
VIa – ENCINITAS PATCH Protecting our Surfing Heritage Through World Surfing Reserves Katie Westfall of the Save the Waves Coalition talks about how these reserves are helping to protect globally iconic surf spots; Santa Cruz will be dedicated as a reserve April 28. By Serge Dedina Email the author 11:58 am One of … Continue reading Protecting our Surfing Heritage Through World Surfing Reserves
VIA – SURFLINE April 1, 2012 Puerto Rican pro Gaby Escudero scalped at treacherous local spot, saved by pals By: Matt Pruett A secret spot is no longer a secret when it almost kills one of its best surfers. Then it’s a black diamond — a wave that can take care of itself, a wave … Continue reading Puerto Rican pro Gaby Escudero scalped at treacherous local spot, saved by pals