VIA – STUFF CO NZ First known NZ whale birth since end of hunting Defying extinction SHAWN MCAVINUE AND ALEX FENSOME Last updated 05:00 21/07/2012 DEFYING EXTINCTION: A southern right whale and her calf in Colac Bay. The calf is believed to be the first born in Southland, and possibly New Zealand since whaling … Continue reading First known NZ whale birth since end of hunting
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Japan urged to follow Korean example on whaling
VIA – BRISBANE TIMES Australia is urging Japan to follow South Korea’s lead to abandon plans for scientific whaling. Photo: Reuters Japan urged to follow Korean example Andrew Darby Hobart correspondent for Fairfax Media July 20, 2012 Australia is urging Japan to follow South Korea’s lead to abandon plans for scientific whaling. … Continue reading Japan urged to follow Korean example on whaling
Close encounter with possible great white shark off the coast of Florida #SurfReport
VIA – WTSP Close encounter with possible great white shark off the coast of Florida 8:11 AM, Jul 20, 2012 | 0 comments Written by Florida Today http://www.wtsp.com/video/default.aspx?bctid=1744367635001 Fort Pierce, Florida (FL Today) — It was a rare sight, even for 32-year-old Palm Bay spear fisherman Steve Maldonado. There, coursing beneath the clear, blue … Continue reading Close encounter with possible great white shark off the coast of Florida #SurfReport
Surfers organize Martin's Beach protest, owner's attorney speaks
VIA – MERCURY NEWS Martin’s Beach sits nestled along the coast half way between Half Moon Bay and Pescadero in Unincorporated San Mateo County, Calif., photographed on Thursday, July 19, 2012. Vinod Khosla, a co-founder of Sun Microsystems and a green venture capitalist, bought the beach land in two lots in 2008 and has closed … Continue reading Surfers organize Martin's Beach protest, owner's attorney speaks
It's CONFESSION time! What do you do when you get burnt?
At one time or another every surfer comes across that guy. The dude that totally ticked me off. What I’d like to know is have you ever been that guy? Or even better have you ever PURPOSELY done something that ticked off someone else? And if you were the one on the receiving end, what … Continue reading It's CONFESSION time! What do you do when you get burnt?
Warning over washed up whale
VIA – YAHOO Warning over washed up whale July 19, 2012, 12:47 pm People have been told to stay away from a dead whale washed up on a Victorian beach after a group of men were pictured posing on it. The photo of one man using the rotting carcass as a surfboard while … Continue reading Warning over washed up whale
SANTA CRUZ: Tsunami debris found in Rio del Mar, again
VIA – SANTA CRUZ SENTINEL Tsunami debris found in Rio del Mar, again By Jason Hoppin – Santa Cruz Sentinel Posted: 07/18/2012 05:16:41 PM PDT his June 6, 2012 file photo shows fisheries scientists John Chapman (with bucket), and Jessica Miller taking samples of seaweed, shellfish and other marine organisms that floated across … Continue reading SANTA CRUZ: Tsunami debris found in Rio del Mar, again
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EU nations back shark finning ban
VIA – SL TRIB EU nations back shark finning ban By RAF CASERT | The Associated Press First Published 6 hours ago • Updated 6 hours ago Brussels • European Union nations on Monday backed a complete ban on the practice of removing sharks’ fins before throwing the fish back into the sea to … Continue reading EU nations back shark finning ban
Paddle out scheduled Saturday for surfer Michael Livesey, killed in a car accident – South Africa
VIA – SOWETANLIVE.CO..ZA Last respects for ardent surfer Aug 4, 2011 | Khulekani Mazibuko | THE Durban surfing community will on Saturday pay their last respects to fellow surfer Michael Livesey, who was killed in a car accident at the weekend. Up to 120 surfers will paddle out to sea from uShaka Beach to scatter … Continue reading Paddle out scheduled Saturday for surfer Michael Livesey, killed in a car accident – South Africa