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Category Archives: Central & South America
Rare albino dolphin is found in Brazil
VIA – NOLA Projeto Toninhas/Univille photo via APAn albino dolphin, right, and an adult dolphin swim at the Baia da Babitonga, in Santa Catarina state, Brazil. Biologists studying an endangered dolphin species that lives only on the southern coast of South America say they’ve found the first recorded instance of an albino baby among them. … Continue reading Rare albino dolphin is found in Brazil
Shark attack survivor questions care in Mexico – Sand, salt found in wounds after treatment at Mexican hospital
VIA – CBC Shark attack survivor questions care in Mexico Sand, salt found in wounds after treatment at Mexican hospital CBC News Posted: Dec 2, 2011 6:06 PM ET Last Updated: Dec 2, 2011 7:34 PM ET Nicole Moore was just grateful to be alive after Mexican doctors stitched up her bitten arm and sewed … Continue reading Shark attack survivor questions care in Mexico – Sand, salt found in wounds after treatment at Mexican hospital
U.S. to extend border fence 300 feet into Pacific
VIA – LOS ANGELES TIMES U.S. to extend border fence 300 feet into Pacific The $4.3-million project between Tijuana and Imperial Beach aims to seal off space that opens when the waters recede at low tide. A steel fence 18 feet tall will replace a gap-riddled barrier. A temporary pier is being built to hold … Continue reading U.S. to extend border fence 300 feet into Pacific
TRAVEL: The Most Magnificently Placed Hotel in the World – Hotel Salto Chico, Patagonia (Photos)
VIA – HOTTNEZ The Most Magnificently Placed Hotel in the World – Hotel Salto Chico Ranking among the best hotels, Hotel Salto Chico enjoys the advantage of a great location. Easy to access through the daily flights from Santiago to Punta Arenas, you get a royal reception and pick up facilities right at the airport. … Continue reading TRAVEL: The Most Magnificently Placed Hotel in the World – Hotel Salto Chico, Patagonia (Photos)
Jet Blue Waives $100 Surfboard Check Fee Between Nov. 17-Dec. 17!
15 November 2011 Jet Blue Waives $100 Surfboard Check Fee Between Nov. 17-Dec. 17! As if you didn’t need need another reason to get out of town, warm up and get some surf! Jet Blue is enticing us with several deals right now including this notice that just went up on their site: “a) The … Continue reading Jet Blue Waives $100 Surfboard Check Fee Between Nov. 17-Dec. 17!
VIDEO: 51 kilos of cocaine smuggled into Basque Country inside surfboards
VIA – EITB MEWS 51 kilos of cocaine smuggled into Basque Country inside surfboards 11/15/2011 Anti-drugs officers discovered between five and six kilos of highly-pure cocaine hidden inside a total of nine apparently used surfboards. Less than a month after Basque police busted a drugs-ring exporting cocaine into Bilbao in the form of Manolo Blahniks, … Continue reading VIDEO: 51 kilos of cocaine smuggled into Basque Country inside surfboards
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Vandals torch surfing school at Cabarete beach
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Hurricane Katia veers north; 2 other tropical systems loom #SurfReport East Coast
After claiming his world title, Pierre Louis Costes resigns with Rip Curl for 2 years
After claiming his world title, Pierre Louis Costes resigns with Rip Curl for 2 years. The partnership between Rip Curl and Pierre Louis Costes it’s a long and beautiful story. Supported since 2002 by the Australian brand, PL has been able to focus on his passion and training with only one goal: to become … Continue reading After claiming his world title, Pierre Louis Costes resigns with Rip Curl for 2 years
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
Richard Branson 'devoured by a whale shark' (and spit back out…)
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…)
Update: Katia Downgraded to a Tropical Storm – #SurfReport East Coast
Earthquake shakes Costa Rica’s Pacific coast
VIA – TICO TIMES Earthquake shakes Costa Rica’s Pacific coast Posted: Wednesday, November 02, 2011 – By Alex Leff No injuries were reported from the magnitude-5.4 tremor. A 5.4 tremor shook the Nicoya Peninsula at 1:01 p.m. on Wednesday. Residents of the northwest Costa Rica tourist haven reported cracking walls but little other damage. The … Continue reading Earthquake shakes Costa Rica’s Pacific coast