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#Hawaii: High surf warnings and advisory for east facing shores #SurfReport #Aloha

VIA – KHON   Tracking Flossie: Photos taken by the wonderful viewers of KHON2   The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a high surf warning for east facing shores of Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, and Maui. There is also a high surf advisory for east facing shores of Big Island. Rough and choppy surf associated … Continue reading #Hawaii: High surf warnings and advisory for east facing shores #SurfReport #Aloha →

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VIDEO: Anti-Shark Wetsuits Inspired by Nature #Science #Aloha

kind of goes with the article we ran a few weeks ago…   VIA – LIVESCIENCE     Anti-Shark Wetsuits Inspired by Nature By Marc Lallanilla, Assistant Editor   |   July 22, 2013 03:28pm ET In the age-old battle between man and man-eating sharks, humans have tried several ways to repel the predators — surfboard leashes … Continue reading VIDEO: Anti-Shark Wetsuits Inspired by Nature #Science #Aloha →

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3D-Printed Surfboards Are Custom Designed for Each Surfer

VIA MASHABLE By Vignesh RamachandranJul 17, 2013 Surfing pros and novices alike will be intrigued by an ongoing Kickstarter project from a company that wants to design 3D-printed custom boards based on actual data derived from riding in the water. Chicago-based MADE Boards is trying to raise $450,000 on Kickstarter to further develop its sail, … Continue reading 3D-Printed Surfboards Are Custom Designed for Each Surfer →

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Shark attack claims Brazilian teen’s life #SurfReport

By Mariano Castillo, CNN updated 8:44 PM EDT, Tue July 23, 2013 A shark warning sign is pictured on the beach in Recife, Brazil, on June 19. (CNN) — As lifeguards approached to pull a drowning Brazilian teenager from the water, she suffered a second, fatal misfortune — a shark attack. Bruni Gobbi, 18, and … Continue reading Shark attack claims Brazilian teen’s life #SurfReport →

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Dolphin attacks Margaret River surfer #SurfReport

http://youtu.be/3F823T4LliQ http://youtu.be/j75KdkV7n2o   VIA – WA TODAY July 17, 2013 – 10:18AM (0) Comments 22 Zannia Yakas Troy Robinson nurses the arm a dolphin broke. Photo: Augusta-Margaret River Mail He has always felt safe around them in the water, but one Margaret River surfer will never look at dolphins the same way again after a … Continue reading Dolphin attacks Margaret River surfer #SurfReport →

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Amputee Jeff Denholm is an extreme example in big-wave surfing #SantaCruz #Inspiration

VIA – LA TIMES After losing most of his right arm in a fishing accident in 1993, Denholm began designing prosthetics for water sports and other activities. Meeting the challenge of Maverick’s is a personal highlight. Jeff Denholm, who lost most of his right arm in a commercial fishing accident in the Bering Sea in … Continue reading Amputee Jeff Denholm is an extreme example in big-wave surfing #SantaCruz #Inspiration →

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Air Crew Warns Surfers of 2 Sharks in Water Nearby – Mahattan Beach #SurfReport

Two sharks seen within 15 feet of two surfers off the Manhattan Beach coast around 6:35 p.m. Tuesday prompted a Los Angeles County Sheriff’s helicopter crew to use a public address system to alert the surfers, said Sgt. Morrie Zader of the L.A. County Sheriff’s Aero Bureau. Once the two-man crew saw the surfers paddle safely to … Continue reading Air Crew Warns Surfers of 2 Sharks in Water Nearby – Mahattan Beach #SurfReport →

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Battling 'Red Tide,' Scientists Map Toxic Algae To Prevent Shellfish Poisoning

VIA – NPR   Battling ‘Red Tide,’ Scientists Map Toxic Algae To Prevent Shellfish Poisoning by Ashley Ahearn   An oyster shucker on Samish Island, Wash. on Puget Sound. The state is frequently forced to close beaches to oyster gatherers because of the risks of harmful algae blooms. Public health officials have their hands full … Continue reading Battling 'Red Tide,' Scientists Map Toxic Algae To Prevent Shellfish Poisoning →

Hurricane Irene Update: Volusia, Flagler officials say dangerous surf biggest concern from Irene #SurfReport

VIA – NEWS JOURNAL ONLINE Volusia, Flagler officials say dangerous surf biggest concern from Irene August 24, 2011 12:05 AM Hurricane Irene is expected to pass Volusia and Flagler counties on Friday with its center roughly 200 to 250 miles offshore, far enough away to prevent significant winds and rain but close enough to rough … Continue reading Hurricane Irene Update: Volusia, Flagler officials say dangerous surf biggest concern from Irene #SurfReport →