VIA – NZ HERALD Rena: Oil clean-up chemical worries Greenpeace 5:30 AM Friday Nov 25, 2011 Greenpeace has called on authorities to answer “serious questions” over the chemical used to disperse oil from the Rena, after a top environmental adviser yesterday admitted scientists were “in the dark” about its effects. Maritime New Zealand sprayed about … Continue reading Rena: Oil clean-up chemical worries Greenpeace
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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)
UPDATE: Kelly Slater gets wave pool patent
VIA – ESPN Slater gets wave pool patent Updated: November 25, 2011, 12:56 PM ET By Alex Lemonde-Gray ESPN.com Coming right on the heels of his record-breaking eleventh world title, Kelly Slater has tallied yet another victory, this time though he’s not hoisting a shiny trophy but a rivalry-igniting patent. In 2008, Slater launched the … Continue reading UPDATE: Kelly Slater gets wave pool patent
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
67 foot dead whale that washed up on beach had been hit by ship – San Diego
VIA – LA NOW Dead whale that washed up on beach had been hit by ship November 24, 2011 | 11:35 am A fin whale that washed up on the San Diego coast died after being hit by a ship, researchers concluded after a necropsy on the 67-foot animal. The whale is set Friday to … Continue reading 67 foot dead whale that washed up on beach had been hit by ship – San Diego
VIDEO: Bethany Hamilton & Alana Blanchard play in the Ocean
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VIDEO: Northern California Great White Shark Attack! Pigeon Point
VIDEO: Northern California Shark Attack! Pigeon Point PP Shark Attack 11/22/11 from steelhead on Vimeo. For more recent shark attack articles go here: Champion surfer Mathieu Schiller killed in shark attack on French island http://surftweeters.com/champion-surfer-mathieu-schiller-killed-in-shark-attack-on-french-island/ Great White shark bites off Brit’s leg – Horror on danger beach http://surftweeters.com/video-great-white-shark-bites-off-brits-leg-horror-on-danger-beach/ PHOTOS: Northern California Shark Attack http://surftweeters.com/photos-shark-attack-in-northern-california/ Hawaii: … Continue reading VIDEO: Northern California Great White Shark Attack! Pigeon Point
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Why Bruce Irons will not compete in the Billabong Pro Tahiti
None of the pros care about the rule, none of the fans so why does the ASP? They’re called rules, not laws and they could have found a way. The Tahitians wouldn’t have minded one more wildcard, the could have even run another trial during the waiting period and given the fans another reason to … Continue reading Why Bruce Irons will not compete in the Billabong Pro Tahiti