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"Magnificent Animals": Why Sharks Are Good for the Ocean and Us

VIA – ENCINITAS PATCH     “Magnificent Animals”: Why Sharks Are Good for the Ocean and Us   An interview with David “Dovi” Kacev, a Doctoral student in ecology at SDSU-UC-Davis who is carrying out research on sharks in San Diego and Baja California. By Serge Dedina 6:00 am Dovi Kacev grew up in South … Continue reading "Magnificent Animals": Why Sharks Are Good for the Ocean and Us

The incredible real-life story behind Gerard Butler's new surf movie

VIA – MIRROR UK   The incredible real-life story behind Gerard Butler’s new surf movie by Dennis Ellam, Sunday Mirror 29/01/2012 Decrease font size Increase font size Gerard Butler filming Of Men and Mavericks (Pic: Splashnews.com)Arms outstretched and perfectly poised, a tiny ­figure rides a wave as tall as a five-storey building. Surf hero Jay … Continue reading The incredible real-life story behind Gerard Butler's new surf movie

Why Surfing Localism Violates Our Civil Liberties

    VIA – HERMOSA BEACH PATCH     Why Surfing Localism Violates Our Civil Liberties   A look at how violent or aggressive efforts to push people out of local waves is similar to other forms of discrimination.   By Serge Dedina 12:00 pm Editor’s Note: A version of this article originally published on … Continue reading Why Surfing Localism Violates Our Civil Liberties

NORTH SHORE HAWAII: High Surf Warning Posted With Dry, Windy Weather Leeward #SurfReport

VIA – KITV   High Surf Warning Posted With Dry, Windy Weather Leeward Leeward Coasts On Fire Weather Watch POSTED: 2:28 pm HST January 28, 201 It’s surfs up on the north shore. Way up.The National Weather Service has posted a high surf warning for the north and west shores of Kauai and Niihau, and … Continue reading NORTH SHORE HAWAII: High Surf Warning Posted With Dry, Windy Weather Leeward #SurfReport

WARNING – Gnarliest Shark Attack Photo EVER! 3 Shark Attacks in 3 Weeks,,,

21 January 2012 WARNING – Gnarliest Shark Attack Photo EVER! Words by Chris Nomad DO NOT SCROLL DOWN IF YOU ARE SQUEAMISH (DUDE SERIOUSLY). According to news sources in Australia there have been 3 separate shark attacks in the last 3 weeks. Three attacks per year is considered more the normal for the entire country. … Continue reading WARNING – Gnarliest Shark Attack Photo EVER! 3 Shark Attacks in 3 Weeks,,,

Hawaii surfer "Tebowing" on a wave

VIA – KHON Hawaii surfer “Tebowing” on a wave Published: 1/16 6:08 pm Updated: 1/16 6:17 pm Everybody is doing it these days. “Tebowing” is defined as getting down on a knee and start praying — all part of Tim Tebow mania. Hawaii surfer Aaron Eveland doing it Hawaiian style on a massive wave. The … Continue reading Hawaii surfer "Tebowing" on a wave

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NWS: High Surf and Small Craft Advisories for the Marianas Thru TOMORROW 4 pm #SurfReport

  VIA – PACIFIC NEWS CENTER NWS: High Surf and Small Craft Advisories for the Marianas Thru TOMORROW 4 pm   Last Updated on Tuesday, 14 February 2012 13:42 Written by Kevin Kerrigan Tuesday, 14 February 2012 07:42 Guam – The National Weather Service has issued both a High Surf and a Small Craft Advisory for … Continue reading NWS: High Surf and Small Craft Advisories for the Marianas Thru TOMORROW 4 pm #SurfReport

NY/NJ: Public service memorial was held for surfer Dan Bobis on Long Island Sunday night

VIA – MY FOX NEW YORK Surfing Teacher Memorial On L.I.: MyFoxNY.com Surfing Teacher Memorial On L.I. Updated: Sunday, 07 Aug 2011, 11:00 PM EDT Published : Sunday, 07 Aug 2011, 9:08 PM EDT MYFOXNY.COM – A public service memorial was held for Dan Bobis on Long Island Sunday night. Bobis, 32, was a math … Continue reading NY/NJ: Public service memorial was held for surfer Dan Bobis on Long Island Sunday night