VIA – PRACTICAL FISH KEEPING Rare shark caught by fishermen One of the rarest species of shark has been caught off the coast of Mexico. The 3m long juvenile male Megamouth shark (Megachasma pelages) was caught by fishermen near the western Baja peninsula coast, in a region called Bahía de Vizcaín. This is one of … Continue reading Rare shark caught by fishermen
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Climate change threatens California beaches: study
VIA – AFP Climate change threatens California beaches: study (AFP) – 4 hours ago LOS ANGELES — Global warming could cost California beach communities hundreds of million dollars due to lost tourism and other income earned on the famously surfer-friendly coastline, a new study said. Storm damage and erosion will narrow beaches over the next … Continue reading Climate change threatens California beaches: study
Amazing: Beluga whale blows ring-shaped bubbles
It’s almost ironic that the Japanese can train these whales to “play” and do sentient things but in the same breath allow their countrymen to go out and slaughter them…any way, this really is cool. VIA – NINE MSN Beluga whale blows ring-shaped bubbles 06:30 AEST Wed Sep 14 2011 By ninemsn staff The whale … Continue reading Amazing: Beluga whale blows ring-shaped bubbles
The secrets of surfing till you're 95
I think many of us would like this… VIA – SURFER TODAY The secrets of surfing till you’re 95 Tuesday, 13 September 2011 09:15 Is it possible to surf when I’m 95 years old? When will I stop surfing waves? How can I paddle with 80 years old? Will I be able to duck dive … Continue reading The secrets of surfing till you're 95
3.6 earthquake hits Central California coast
VIA – LA TIMES 3.6 earthquake hits Central California coast September 13, 2011 | 7:42 am A 3.6 earthquake hit California’s Central Coast on Tuesday morning, but there were no reports of damage. The earthquake was reported at 5:27 a.m. and was centered about nine miles from San Simeon and 25 miles from Paso … Continue reading 3.6 earthquake hits Central California coast
Tropical Storm Nate strengthens, prompts hurricane warning in Mexico East Coast #SurfReport
VIA – CF NEWS Tropical Storm Nate strengthens, prompts hurricane warning in Mexico ORLANDO — And then there were two. Katia as lost its tropical features and no longer has any watches or warnings associated. Tropical Storm Maria could soon share the same fate as it is expected to weaken further. Tropical Storm Nate is … Continue reading Tropical Storm Nate strengthens, prompts hurricane warning in Mexico East Coast #SurfReport
Fresh tarballs wash up on Gulf Coast shores after Tropical Storm Lee
VIA – MEDIA AL Fresh tarballs wash up on Gulf Coast shores after Tropical Storm Lee Published: Saturday, September 10, 2011, 6:40 AM Updated: Saturday, September 10, 2011, 7:57 AM By Ben Raines, Press-Register MOBILE, Alabama — A fresh crop of tarballs could be seen rolling in the surf along the barrier islands of Alabama … Continue reading Fresh tarballs wash up on Gulf Coast shores after Tropical Storm Lee
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VIDEO: Dramatic rescue for Calif. gray whale entangled in discarded fishing net
VIA – MSNBC Dramatic rescue for Calif. gray whale entangled in discarded fishing net A California gray whale is moving freely after rescuers spent seven hours untangling it from a discarded fishing net. Rescuers suspect the whale had been dragging the net–which was filled with dozens of dead animals–for weeks. KNBC-TV’s Vikki Vargas reports. … Continue reading VIDEO: Dramatic rescue for Calif. gray whale entangled in discarded fishing net