VIA MERCURY NEWS Great whites taking a bite out of California sea otter population By Paul Rogers – San Jose Mercury News Posted: 02/16/2012 07:56:07 PM PST Updated: 02/16/2012 08:24:42 PM PST A California sea otter basking in the sun in the Moss Landing Harbor. (Vern Fisher/Monterey County Herald) California’s … Continue reading Great whites taking a bite out of California sea otter population
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RIP Shaun Brooks – Memories of Brooko
VIA – SURF COAST TIMES Memories of Brooko ussell McConachy February 17 2012 Shaun Brooks showing his skills in big waves, a bottom turn on “Savage Sunday” at Two Mile Bay on the south west coast, late 1990s. Photo: STEVE RYAN I was honoured to be amongst the hundreds of … Continue reading RIP Shaun Brooks – Memories of Brooko
Big wave surfer Mel Kinney, who appeared in 'Five-0's' original credits, dies
RIP Bruddah Mel! VIA STAR ADVERTISER Mel Kinney, who appeared in ‘Five-0’s’ original credits, dies By Mike Gordon POSTED: 03:19 p.m. HST, Feb 16, 2012 LAST UPDATED: 03:46 p.m. HST, Feb 16, 2012 SCREEN CAPTURE FROM THE ORIGINAL “HAWAII FIVE-0” Mel Kinney as he appeared in the opening sequence for the … Continue reading Big wave surfer Mel Kinney, who appeared in 'Five-0's' original credits, dies
Top surfer's boards stolen
I hate thieves… VIA MANNING RIVER TIMES Oscar Scanes is hoping the boards he had stolen from his parents’ place at Old Bar will be recovered. Photo Trevor Green Top surfer’s boards stolen 17 Feb, 2012 01:00 AM OLD Bar professional surfer Oscar Scanes says he was “pretty happy” with his … Continue reading Top surfer's boards stolen
Soul surfer Bethany Hamilton tells story during Australian Open of Surfing
VIA MANLY DAILY Soul surfer Bethany Hamilton tells story during Australian Open of Surfing 17 Feb 12 @ 05:12pm by Rod Bennett Bethany Hamilton. PICTURE: ANNIKA ENDERBORG WHEN Bethany Hamilton was young she dreamed of being a professional surfer and touring the world. While she did not make it through the first round of … Continue reading Soul surfer Bethany Hamilton tells story during Australian Open of Surfing
MAUI: Shark sighting closes waters off Makena #SurfReport
VIA – MAUI NEWS Shark sighting closes waters off Makena February 14, 2012 The Maui News MAKENA — Lifeguards closed waters off Makena State Park after a shark sighting at 11 a.m. Tuesday, said Deborah Ward, spokeswoman for the state Department of Land and Natural Resources. A lifeguard saw a 10- to 12-foot shark about … Continue reading MAUI: Shark sighting closes waters off Makena #SurfReport
Tens of billions at stake in BP oil spill trial
VIA – BRECORDER Tens of billions at stake in BP oil spill trial February 16, 2012 RECORDER REPORT Tens of billions of dollars will be at stake when BP heads to a US court this month to determine how much it owes for the massive Gulf of Mexico oil spill and how much … Continue reading Tens of billions at stake in BP oil spill trial
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Let loose for a good cause at Windansea Surf Club’s fundraising event
Shark attack in St. Pete, Florida
VIA – EXAMINER Shark attack in St. Pete Sara Schumacher , St. Petersburg Stay-at-Home Moms Examiner October 12, 2011 A local 19-year old woman was swimming behind her home in the waters of Boca Ciega Bay when a shark grabbed her. Swimming only 10-12 yards from her own backyard dock she was attacked by a … Continue reading Shark attack in St. Pete, Florida
Shark attack victim's partial remains reveal he was ripped apart
Great white shark caught off Marina del Ray has a new home in Monterey Bay Aquarium
Another reason to get back to the Monterey Bay Aquarium!: VIA – CONTRA COSTA TIMES Great white shark caught off MDR has a new home From wire service reports Posted: 09/01/2011 01:51:12 PM PDT Updated: 09/01/2011 01:52:17 PM PDT A great white shark that was captured in Marina del Rey has a new home today … Continue reading Great white shark caught off Marina del Ray has a new home in Monterey Bay Aquarium
X Games superpipe final devoted to memories of Sarah Burke
NEW SMYRNA BEACH : "Paddle Out" planned today for Volusia County teacher killed in surfing accident
Surfers Paddle Out to Honor Yamada
Santa Cruz seeking mementos of Jack O'Neill's 1959 surf shop
VIA – LOS ANGELES TIMES Santa Cruz seeking mementos of Jack O’Neill’s 1959 surf shop Jack O’Neill’s surf gear empire grew from this 1959 surf shop in Santa Cruz. His sons, Pat and Mike, are shown on skateboard at right. (Santa Cruz County CVC/O’Neill Archives) By Mary Forgione Los Angeles Times Daily Travel & … Continue reading Santa Cruz seeking mementos of Jack O'Neill's 1959 surf shop