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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Santa Cruz: Free July 19 screening to help check for skin cancer
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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
Surf's up: Group keeps lookout for tsunami debris on area beaches
VIA – PENINSULA DAILY NEWS Surf’s up: Group keeps lookout for tsunami debris on area beaches By Arwen Rice Peninsula Daily News NEAH BAY — If there is anyone who knows about beach debris, it’s surfers. Surfers often travel the world seeking the perfect wave — but to get to the waves, they … Continue reading Surf's up: Group keeps lookout for tsunami debris on area beaches