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Swimming with sharks: another San Francisco treat

VIA – THE GLOBE AND MAIL Swimming with sharks: another San Francisco treat sarah staples SAN FRANCISCO— Globe and Mail Update Published Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2011 4:19PM EST Last updated Thursday, Nov. 17, 2011 11:22AM EST I’m hyperventilating into my regulator, shivering hard as clouds of bubbles race toward the shark cage’s metal bars. It’s … Continue reading Swimming with sharks: another San Francisco treat

HAWAII: Search Under Way For Surfer On North Shore – #SurfReport

VIA – HAWAII NEWS NOW Search underway for man believed to be in North Shore waters Posted: Nov 17, 2011 10:21 AM EST Updated: Nov 17, 2011 12:08 PM EST NORTH SHORE (HawaiiNewsNow) – The Honolulu Fire Department and Coast Guard are searching for a 51-year-old man who may have been surfing in waters off … Continue reading HAWAII: Search Under Way For Surfer On North Shore – #SurfReport

Shark repellent' invented by surfer

VIA – TELEGRAPH UK Shark repellent’ invented by surfer Surfers have never felt safer thanks to the invention of so-called ‘shark deterrent’ products, but experts are questioning whether the new devices really work. By Louise Gray, Environment Correspondent 3:31PM GMT 16 Nov 2011 The latest device, the Electronic Shark Defense System, was designed by Honolulu … Continue reading Shark repellent' invented by surfer

Surfer presumed drowned

VIA – IOL ZA Surfer presumed drowned SA Time: Wednesday, November 16, 2011 5:42:32 AM A man is presumed drowned after being swept out to sea at Port Alfred in the Eastern Cape, said the National Sea Rescue Institute. Spokesman Craig Lambinon said: “At 06h33 NSRI Port Alfred volunteer duty sea rescue crew were activated … Continue reading Surfer presumed drowned

Sharks And Seals: Amazing Underwater Images From National Geographic's New Book "Ocean Soul" (PHOTOS)

VIA – HUFF POST BOOKS Sharks And Seals: Amazing Underwater Images From National Geographic’s New Book “Ocean Soul” (PHOTOS) First Posted: 11/14/11 11:17 AM ET Updated: 11/14/11 12:42 PM ET National Geographic describes its latest book, “Ocean Soul” ($50), as “a love story.” It’s a stunning showcase of underwater images, all shot by Brian Skerry, … Continue reading Sharks And Seals: Amazing Underwater Images From National Geographic's New Book "Ocean Soul" (PHOTOS)

Pro skier dead after Utah avalanche

VIA – FANHOUSE Pro skier dead after Utah avalanche Associated Press PUBLISHED 13 hours and 13 minutes ago LAST UPDATED 12 hours and 36 minutes ago SALT LAKE CITY—A world record-holding professional skier who once famously jumped off a 255-foot cliff died in a weekend avalanche in Utah while on a steep slope at a … Continue reading Pro skier dead after Utah avalanche

Rena spill: BoP beaches re-open

VIA – NZ HERALD Rena spill: BoP beaches re-open 1:56 PM Tuesday Nov 15, 2011 Bay of Plenty beaches between Mount Maunganui and the Maketu Estuary closed after oil leaked from the cargo ship Rena will re-open from tomorrow morning, although two sections remain closed for further cleaning. National on-scene commander Mick Courtnell said restricted … Continue reading Rena spill: BoP beaches re-open

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Hurricane Irene: Missing Surfer In Little Compton Makes It Safely Back To Shore

VIA – TIVERTON PATCH Missing Surfer In Little Compton Makes It Safely Back To Shore The male surfer was reported missing a little before 6 p.m. on Saturday. By Matthew Sanderson 7:23pm Little Compton Fire Officials got a report of a missing male surfer a little before 6 p.m. on Saturday. Around 7:10 p.m., Chief … Continue reading Hurricane Irene: Missing Surfer In Little Compton Makes It Safely Back To Shore

Peru Bird Deaths: Peruvian Government Warns Against Beaches After Mysterious Pelican Deaths

VIA – HUFF POST Peru Bird Deaths: Peruvian Government Warns Against Beaches After Mysterious Pelican Deaths 05/06/12 04:20 PM ET AP LIMA, Peru — Peru’s Health Ministry is urging people to stay away from Pacific beaches from Lima northward after recent large-scale deaths of pelicans and dolphins. Neither the Health Ministry nor Peru’s oceanographic institute … Continue reading Peru Bird Deaths: Peruvian Government Warns Against Beaches After Mysterious Pelican Deaths

Drunken Santa Maria man jumps off Pismo pier, saved by surfers authorities say

VIA – SAN LUIS OBISPO Published: 3:12 pm Tuesday, Apr. 10, 2012 Drunken Santa Maria man jumps off Pismo pier, authorities say By Katelyn Sweigart | [email protected] A Santa Maria man took a long, wobbly walk off the Pismo pier around noon Tuesday and had to be rescued by surfers, according to police. “The individual … Continue reading Drunken Santa Maria man jumps off Pismo pier, saved by surfers authorities say