VIA HUFF POST South Pacific Earthquake Has 7.6 Magnitude 10/21/11 10:11 PM ET NUKU’ALOFA, Tonga — A strong earthquake struck far off the South Pacific island nation of Tonga on Saturday, but there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries. The U.S. Geological Survey said the magnitude-7.6 quake struck at 5:57 a.m. (1757 GMT … Continue reading South Pacific Earthquake Has 7.6 Magnitude
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Kelly Slater & Other Celebrities Donate Items for Indianapolis 500 Champion Dan Wheldon
VIA – GOOGLE NEWS / AFP Celebrities donate items for Wheldon auction (AFP) – 6 hours ago INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana — Celebrities from across American sports and Hollywood have donated items for an auction to benefit the family of the late Indianapolis 500 champion Dan Wheldon, IndyCar announced on Friday. The 33-year-old Englishman, who won his … Continue reading Kelly Slater & Other Celebrities Donate Items for Indianapolis 500 Champion Dan Wheldon
No Surfboard for Obama
VIA – CIVIL BEAT No Surfboard for Obama By Chad Blair 10/20/2011 We don’t know whether President Obama will go bodysurfing at Sandy Beach during APEC. But it’s a sure thing he won’t be riding a surfboard given to him as a gift by the Hawaii Legislature. A plan to raise money from lawmakers and … Continue reading No Surfboard for Obama
Cyclops Shark Joins Ranks of Cryptic Creatures
Something very cute about this lil dude… VIA – SCIENTIFIC AMERICA Cyclops Shark Joins Ranks of Cryptic Creatures Researchers report that the shark’s single eye is made of functional optical tissue, so it’s not a fake By Stephanie Pappas and LiveScience | October 21, 2011 In this world of Photoshop and online scams, it pays … Continue reading Cyclops Shark Joins Ranks of Cryptic Creatures
VIDEO: Surfer tells gnarly tale of how 15'+ great white shark chomps board in half!
Oregon Surfer, Bobby Gumm Has Dramatic White Shark Encounter 10-20-11 “Uploaded by TowsurferNetwork on Oct 21, 2011 South Beach, Oregon (October 21, 2011) A local resident surfer, Bobby Gumm, went surfing at South Beach mid-afternoon during calm conditions, on October 20, 2011. While sitting on his surfboard and waiting to catch a wave, he experienced … Continue reading VIDEO: Surfer tells gnarly tale of how 15'+ great white shark chomps board in half!
SANTA CRUZ: These Guys Surfed the Biggest Wave on Earth
VIA – SANTA CRUZ PATCH These Guys Surfed the Biggest Wave on Earth Pro surfers Ken “Skin Dog” Collins and Greg Long talked about their experience surfing the “Ghost Wave” 100 miles off the California shore at Cortes Bank. By Brad Kava 1:48am To call Greg Long calm is an understatement. He’s got what Tom … Continue reading SANTA CRUZ: These Guys Surfed the Biggest Wave on Earth
HAWAII: APEC ocean restrictions will impact Waikiki, Ko Olina #SurfReport
Ya this is called ‘police state’ fing bs… VIA – KHON APEC ocean restrictions will impact Waikiki, Ko Olina Reported by: Andrew Pereira Email: [email protected] HONOLULU- Massive security plans for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit were released Thursday by the U.S. Secret Service. Five separate security zones will be in place in areas directly offshore … Continue reading HAWAII: APEC ocean restrictions will impact Waikiki, Ko Olina #SurfReport
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Seychelles Killer shark may have been caught – dissection in progress
VIA – IOL NEWS Killer shark may have been caught August 27 2011 at 01:31pm By Tanya Waterworth The killer shark roaming the waters of Anse Lazio Bay in the Seychelles may have been caught. This follows two fatal attacks, on British honeymooner Ian Redmond, 30, and French diver Nicolas Virolle, 36, after which the … Continue reading Seychelles Killer shark may have been caught – dissection in progress
San Diego: Heavy surf pounds coast for second day #SurfReport
VIA – UT SAN DIEGO Heavy surf pounds coast for second day Written by Gary Robbins 4:34 p.m., April 2, 2012 Updated 5:04 p.m. A powerful swell out of the west-northwest mixed with one from the south-southwest to produce a second day of big waves along the San Diego County coastline, as UT-Sandiego photograph … Continue reading San Diego: Heavy surf pounds coast for second day #SurfReport
USA Surf Team Wins Copper Medal at World Jr. Surfing Championship
VIA YAHOO USA Surf Team Wins Copper Medal at World Jr. Surfing Championship By Killeen Gonzalez | Yahoo! Contributor Network – 5 hours ago On April 22, 2012 the shores of Panama’s Playa Venao were awash with talented, teenage surfers proudly representing their respective countries during the Dakine ISA World Junior Surfing Championship’s final round. Here’s … Continue reading USA Surf Team Wins Copper Medal at World Jr. Surfing Championship
Diver attacked by great white shark off Kona shore
Big Wave Surfing: Nelscott Reef window is open
VIA – SANTA CRUZ SENTINEL Big Wave Surfing: Nelscott Reef window is open Big Wave Surfing: Nelscott Reef window is open – Sentinel staff report Posted: 10/02/2011 01:30:17 AM PDT Filling its role as harbinger of the North American big wave surf season, the window for the Nelscott Reef contest opened Saturday. The contest can … Continue reading Big Wave Surfing: Nelscott Reef window is open
Two men arrested for killing more than 500 sharks after they cut off their fins and dumped them back in the water
Hurricane Katia to pummel Ireland #SurfReport
VIA – INDEPENDENT Hurricane to pummel country 160kmh winds and heavy rain expected By Alistair Grant and Allison Bray Saturday September 10 2011 IRELAND will be pummelled by Hurricane Katia from tomorrow night as forecasters warned of winds up to 160kmh causing building damage, coastal flooding, uprooted trees and transport chaos. Met Eireann was last … Continue reading Hurricane Katia to pummel Ireland #SurfReport
Santa Cruz – Local surfers save lives with quick-thinking action (Photos)
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Oahu flood warning canceled, high surf advisory extended #SurfReport
VIA – HAWAII NEWS NOW Oahu flood warning canceled, high surf advisory extended Posted: Mar 09, 2012 9:32 AM EST Updated: Mar 09, 2012 8:57 PM EST HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – The National Weather Service has canceled the flash flood warning for the island of Oahu, but heavy rainfall may still cause damage around the state. … Continue reading Oahu flood warning canceled, high surf advisory extended #SurfReport