VIA – SIGN ON SAN DIEGO Dead 50-foot whale beaches at Point Loma Saturday, November 19, 2011 A dead whale was discovered washed up in a cove on the north side of the property of the Point Loma wastewater treatment plant sometime Saturday. John Gastaldo/Union-Tribune — John Gastaldo POINT LOMA — A 50-foot dead fin … Continue reading Dead 50-ft fin whale washes up on San Diego beach
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Surfer dies at popular break
VIA – PERTH NOW Surfer dies at popular break Laura Tomlinson From: PerthNow November 20, 2011 10:37AM A SURFER catching breaks in Elleker has died of as-yet unknown causes. The man was found facedown floating in the water by his friends at about 8am this morning. He was pulled out of the water by his … Continue reading Surfer dies at popular break
'Idiot' surfer sparks huge rescue operation after abandoning kit at sea and swimming to shore when he got into trouble
VIA – DAILY MAIL UK ‘Idiot’ surfer sparks huge rescue operation after abandoning kit at sea and swimming to shore when he got into trouble By Mail On Sunday Reporter Last updated at 10:09 PM on 19th November 2011 A kite surfer was branded ‘an idiot’ yesterday for causing a massive search mission after he … Continue reading 'Idiot' surfer sparks huge rescue operation after abandoning kit at sea and swimming to shore when he got into trouble
VIDEO: The shark film they wanted to be secret
VIA – PERTH NOW The shark film they wanted to be secret Last updated: November 20, 2011 Stiven Pucar From: The Sunday Times November 19, 2011 5:00PM VIDEO: Great White spotted HEY are the images the Department of Fisheries have been accused of trying to hide. A 5m great white shark circling an underwater camera … Continue reading VIDEO: The shark film they wanted to be secret
Surfing: a lucky break in Kerala
VIA – THE GUARDIAN Surfing: a lucky break in Kerala Kerala is the ultimate away-from-it-all destination and, with its pristine waves and quiet beauty, the south Indian coastline is attracting soul-searching surfers, too Susan Greenwood The Observer, Saturday 19 November 2011 Article history Silver surfer: India’s empty waves are a surfer’s paradise. Photograph: Ed Templeton … Continue reading Surfing: a lucky break in Kerala
SUP: Paddleboarders compete in Surf to Sound Challenge
VIA – STAR NEWS ONLINE Paddleboarders compete in Surf to Sound Challenge Paddlers start the 4-mile Harbor Island Outer Loop Paddleboard race in Wrightsville Beach Saturday, November 18, 2011. The event was comprised of two races, a 6.5 mile elite race with an ocean start and a sound finish and the 4-mile Harbor Island Outer … Continue reading SUP: Paddleboarders compete in Surf to Sound Challenge
Hawaii Update: Search Continues For Missing Surfer
VIA – FIRE ENGINEERING Update: Search Continues For Missing Surfer The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s U.S. Coast Guard, 14th District, issued the following news release: Coast Guard and Coast Guard Auxiliary crews continue to search for a missing surfer in the vicinity of Sunset Beach, Friday. An MH-65 Dolphin helicopter and a Coast Guard … Continue reading Hawaii Update: Search Continues For Missing Surfer
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Mavericks Art Show Reaches Unprecedented Swell
VIA- Half Moon Bay Patch “California Dream” photo of Mavericks by Southern California photographer Fred Pompermayer. Credit: Kristine Wong Mavericks Art Show Reaches Unprecedented Swell Big wave surf photographer reflects on successful fourth annual show in Half Moon Bay. By Kristine Wong 6:00 am It’s a modest-sized space, yet this year’s “Mavericks: … Continue reading Mavericks Art Show Reaches Unprecedented Swell
Philippine crocodile declared largest in captivity – Guinness World Record
Pismo family using social media in search for missing surfboard – Facebook post has gone viral
VIA – SANTA MARIA TIMES hour ago • By April Charlton / Senior Staff Writer / [email protected] When one Pismo Beach family turned to social media earlier this month in an effort to locate a missing surfboard, they never expected the outpouring of support they would receive. Todd Everett’s longboard turned up missing after a … Continue reading Pismo family using social media in search for missing surfboard – Facebook post has gone viral
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Killer Whales Spotted Heading for Long Beach
VIA – BELMONT SHORE PATCH Killer Whales Spotted Heading for Long Beach The orcas, actually large dolphins, were sighted Saturday afternoon headed south from Palos Verdes. By Patch Staff 5:12 pm A pod of orcas—commonly known as killer whales—was spotted Saturday afternoon, and may include “Chopfin,” a well-known transient orca who’s been seen … Continue reading Killer Whales Spotted Heading for Long Beach