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Santa Cruz Surf News: Neil Pearlberg, The Perfect Write: Mel, H'dez represent Santa Cruz, Northern California

VIA – SANTA CRUZ SENTINEL Neil Pearlberg, The Perfect Write: Mel, H’dez represent Santa Cruz, Northern California Posted: 08/07/2011 01:30:13 AM PDT It seems nowadays that you have to look long and hard for a feel-good story, especially in the world of sports. While the industry is seemingly crippled by scandals, holdouts, lockouts and other … Continue reading Santa Cruz Surf News: Neil Pearlberg, The Perfect Write: Mel, H'dez represent Santa Cruz, Northern California →

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Video: Humpback whale rescued (from crab traps)near Tofino

This video will get you all warm and fuzzy inside… VIA – CTV NEWS Humpback whale rescued near Tofino By: ctvbc.ca British Columbia – Sunday Aug. 7, 2011 Date: Saturday Aug. 6, 2011 7:54 PM PT A humpback whale was rescued off the east coast of Vancouver Island near Tofino, B.C. Friday after being tangled … Continue reading Video: Humpback whale rescued (from crab traps)near Tofino →

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Florida: Teen reels in 874-pound shark

Not sure how environmentalists can get on other countries for shark fishing when we’re doing it right here in our own backyards…just saying. Might want to work on this area of the world before we start slamming people who can’t make $5 a day in their country working to feed their families…things have to change. … Continue reading Florida: Teen reels in 874-pound shark →

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Paddle out scheduled Saturday for surfer Michael Livesey, killed in a car accident – South Africa

VIA – SOWETANLIVE.CO..ZA Last respects for ardent surfer Aug 4, 2011 | Khulekani Mazibuko | THE Durban surfing community will on Saturday pay their last respects to fellow surfer Michael Livesey, who was killed in a car accident at the weekend. Up to 120 surfers will paddle out to sea from uShaka Beach to scatter … Continue reading Paddle out scheduled Saturday for surfer Michael Livesey, killed in a car accident – South Africa →

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A memorial service Long Island beach NY for a beloved teacher who died while surfing in Indonesia – WALL STREET JOURNAL

VIA – WALL STREET JOURNAL Associated Press Memorial service Sunday for NY teacher, surf coach LONG BEACH, N.Y. — A memorial service will be held at a Long Island beach for a beloved teacher who died while surfing in Indonesia. Newsday (http://bit.ly/q4scsM ) says the service for Daniel Bobis will be held Sunday at 6 … Continue reading A memorial service Long Island beach NY for a beloved teacher who died while surfing in Indonesia – WALL STREET JOURNAL →

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Kelly Slater, Sunny Garcia, Kalani Robb & other pros help kids at Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles

Paying the karma forward…then off to exotic lands to surf waves the rest of us only dream of! Pro-Surfers, Hospital Helping Kids Robin Kemker Epoch Times Staff Santa Monica, Calif.—At Santa Monica State Beach a busload of professional surfers lined up their surfboards in the sand. Some of the best surfers in the country came … Continue reading Kelly Slater, Sunny Garcia, Kalani Robb & other pros help kids at Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles →

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Stricken by 'surfer's myelothapy,' paralyzed teen learns to walk again

  VIA – TODAYS HEALTH Stricken by ‘surfer’s myelothapy,’ paralyzed teen learns to walk again A rare spinal cord injury left 18-year-old surfer Kristen Adlhoch paralyzed, but thanks to special neurostimulation braces, she is walking again. By Rebecca Dube, TODAY Moms editor A freak injury stole Kristen Adlhoch’s ability to walk, but the 18-year-old decided she … Continue reading Stricken by 'surfer's myelothapy,' paralyzed teen learns to walk again →

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 →