Category Archives: Commentary

"Whale Murder" in the Faroe Islands: 100 Pilot Whales Slain for Cultural Tradition

OMG this has got to stop… VIA – HUFFINGTON POST “Whale Murder” in the Faroe Islands: 100 Pilot Whales Slain for Cultural Tradition Posted: 9/4/11 10:03 PM ET Deborah Bassett Deborah Bassett Environmental Journalist and Nonprofit Consultant GET UPDATES FROM Deborah Bassett Like 66 “Whale Murder” in the Faroe Islands: 100 Pilot Whales Slain for … Continue reading "Whale Murder" in the Faroe Islands: 100 Pilot Whales Slain for Cultural Tradition

Stack to face Slater in start of Quiksilver Pro N.Y.

VIA – LI HERALD Stack to face Slater in start of Quiksilver Pro N.Y. September 4, 2011 Wildcard and Long Beach favorite to go against 10-time ASP champ in sixth heat Anthony Rifilato The two most talked about surfers in the Quiksilver Pro N.Y. competition – reigning 10-time ASP Champion Kelly Slater and hometown hero … Continue reading Stack to face Slater in start of Quiksilver Pro N.Y.

Local surfers want killer shark destroyed

VIA – ABC Local surfers want killer shark destroyed 5 September, 2011 10:29AM AWST By Brooke Bannister Surfers in WA’s South West have called for the shark that killed a 21 year-old man on Sunday to be destroyed. The 21-year-old man, whose name has not been released, was killed when he was attacked by a … Continue reading Local surfers want killer shark destroyed

Dozens of surfers 'paddle out' for surfing teacher

VIA – CF NEWS Dozens of surfers ‘paddle out’ for surfing teacher NEW SMYRNA BEACH — Friends, family and former students gathered to pay tribute to the teacher and surfer who died last month. Surfers remembered Frederick “Fico” Fernandez, 55, an experienced surfer who went out to ride large waves triggered by the passing of … Continue reading Dozens of surfers 'paddle out' for surfing teacher

NEW SMYRNA BEACH : "Paddle Out" planned today for Volusia County teacher killed in surfing accident

VIA – CF NEWS 13 “Paddle Out” planned for Volusia County teacher killed in surfing accident Last Updated: Sunday, September 04, 2011 11:29 AM NEW SMYRNA BEACH — Dozens of surfers are expected to take part in a memorial Sunday night to remember a Volusia County teacher, who died while surfing last week. A “paddle … Continue reading NEW SMYRNA BEACH : "Paddle Out" planned today for Volusia County teacher killed in surfing accident

Surfer found dead off San Onofre as high waves pound coast – LA TIMES #SurfReport

VIA – LOS ANGELES TIMES Surfer found dead off San Onofre as high waves pound coast September 4, 2011 | 8:37 am A surfer was declared dead after he was found in the ocean off San Onofre on Saturday as Southern California beaches continued to experience high surf and dangerous rip currents. The National Weather … Continue reading Surfer found dead off San Onofre as high waves pound coast – LA TIMES #SurfReport

UPDATE: (Brutal Details) Bodyboarder killed by shark near Bunker Bay – Australia #SurfReport

Nightmare… VIA – COURIER MAIL AUSTRALIA Photo: Surfer killed by a shark at Bunker Bay on the tip of Cape Naturaliste at a popular surf spot called The Farm. Picture credit: Lauren Tricket – www.backroommedia.com.au Source: PerthNow Bodyboarder killed by shark near Bunker Bay Phil Hickey, Laura Tomlinson and Ashlee Mullany From: PerthNow September 04, … Continue reading UPDATE: (Brutal Details) Bodyboarder killed by shark near Bunker Bay – Australia #SurfReport