I hate big oil… VIA – PERU THIS WEEK Peru’s Congress wants report on mass dolphin deaths Andina April 8, 2012 Daniel Abugattas, president of the Peruvian Congress, said he hopes the executive branch -through the ministers of environment, production, and energy and mines- will report to Parliament about the … Continue reading Peru's Congress wants report on mass dolphin deaths
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615 dead dolphins found on Peru beaches; acoustic tests for oil to blame?
Ya big oil fing sucks… VIA – MSNBC 615 dead dolphins found on Peru beaches; acoustic tests for oil to blame? By Miguel Llanos, msnbc.com Conservationists counted 615 dead dolphins along a 90-mile stretch of beaches in Peru, a wildlife group said Wednesday, and the leading suspect is acoustic testing offshore by oil companies. “If … Continue reading 615 dead dolphins found on Peru beaches; acoustic tests for oil to blame?
3,000 Dolphins Found Dead on the Coast of Peru
so sad… VIA – TREE HUGGER 3,000 Dolphins Found Dead on the Coast of Peru Stephen Messenger Science / Ocean Conservation April 2, 2012 bobistraveling/CC BY 2.0 Along just one stretch of coastline in Peru, more than 3,000 dead dolphins have washed ashore in just the last 3 months, and the disturbing trend … Continue reading 3,000 Dolphins Found Dead on the Coast of Peru
Puerto Rican pro Gaby Escudero scalped at treacherous local spot, saved by pals
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
Dolphin Stranding In Brazil Triggers Mad Dash To Save Animals (VIDEO)
VIA- Huffington Post David Freeman First Posted: 03/ 9/2012 8:19 am Updated: 03/ 9/2012 11:35 am Dolphin Stranding In Brazil Triggers Mad Dash To Save Animals (VIDEO) It was just another day at the beach–or so it seemed till dozens of dolphins suddenly swam in with the surf and got stranded in the sandy shallows. … Continue reading Dolphin Stranding In Brazil Triggers Mad Dash To Save Animals (VIDEO)
In Baja, Surfers Battle Over The Perfect Wave
VIA – FRONTERAS DESK In Baja, Surfers Battle Over The Perfect Wave Developers and old time surfers are battling over the future of a sleepy, oceanfront village in southern Baja California. A surfer rides “the perfect wave” at San Juanico, also known as Scorpion Bay. By Jill Replogle Friday, March 9, 2012 SAN JUANICO, MX … Continue reading In Baja, Surfers Battle Over The Perfect Wave
GNARLY VIDEO!: Wingsuit Adrenaline Junkie Nearly Dies, All Caught On Several Cameras
Wingsuit Adrenaline Junkie Nearly Dies, All Caught On Several Cameras By David Ponce Jumping off a cliff and flying around in a wing suit looks like one of the most amazing things a human can do. Videos like this one have left this editor dreamy for days on time. Jeb Corliss, … Continue reading GNARLY VIDEO!: Wingsuit Adrenaline Junkie Nearly Dies, All Caught On Several Cameras
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I think this makes it 6-7 shark attacks in the last 2 weeks, crazy… VIA – AP Doctors: Shark likely bit US tourist in PRico By DANICA COTO Associated Press SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — A U.S. tourist who was swimming at night in a bioluminescent bay is recovering from a suspected shark bite … Continue reading US Tourist Attacked By Shark In Puerto Rico On Wednesday
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Puerto Rican pro Gaby Escudero scalped at treacherous local spot, saved by pals
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