Category Archives: Humanity

Canada, Commentary, Editorials, Humanity, Other, Science, United States, USA, World Wide

With Powerboat and Forklift, a Sacred Whale Hunt Endures

VIA – NY TIMES With Powerboat and Forklift, a Sacred Whale Hunt Endures Photo: After a hunt, a whale was quickly carved up and divided into shares. More Photos » By WILLIAM YARDLEY and ERIK OLSEN Published: October 16, 2011 BARROW, Alaska — The ancient whale hunt here is not so ancient anymore. “Ah, the … Continue reading With Powerboat and Forklift, a Sacred Whale Hunt Endures →

Commentary, Editorials, Humanity, Los Angeles, Media, Orange County, Other, Stand Up Paddling, surfing conditions, United States, USA, Videos, West Coast Surf Reports

AMAZING VIDEO: Kayaker has close encounter with blue whale near Redondo Beach

Mother nature at her best!!! VIA – LA NOW Kayaker has close encounter with blue whale near Redondo Beach October 17, 2011 | 1:19 pm A Redondo Beach kayaker has posted a video on YouTube of an incredible encounter with a blue whale earlier this month. The video, posted on the outdoors blog of former … Continue reading AMAZING VIDEO: Kayaker has close encounter with blue whale near Redondo Beach →

Canada, Commentary, Editorials, Humanity, Surf Report, Surfing, surfing conditions, Surfing News, Surfing reports, West Coast Surf Reports

Surfers rescue fishermen off West Coast

VIA – CBC CANADA Photo: One of the surfers in the rescue stands on the overturned boat with one of the rescued fishermen. Surfers rescue fishermen off West Coast CBC News Posted: Oct 17, 2011 9:17 AM PT Last Updated: Oct 17, 2011 9:52 AM PT Some West Coast surfers came to the rescue of … Continue reading Surfers rescue fishermen off West Coast →

Brasil, Central & South America, Commentary, Editorials, Humanity, Other, Science, World Wide

The Pink Dolphins of Rio

VIA – JAPAN TIMES Photo: Magic moment: A young woman who lives beside the Rio Negro in Brazil’s Anavilhanas National Park, and regularly gives food to Pink River Dolphins, here gets close to one of the remarkable mammals that has become used to humans — offering visitors a stunning photo opportunity as a result. MARK … Continue reading The Pink Dolphins of Rio →

Clothing and Apparel, Commentary, Editorials, Humanity, santa cruz surf report, SF Bay Area, Surfing, Surfing News, United States, USA, West Coast Surf Reports, West Side

Family, law enforcement still fighting for peace two years after gang, surf cultures collide

VIA – SANTA CRUZ SENTINEL Family, law enforcement still fighting for peace two years after gang, surf cultures collide By Cathy Kelly and Stephen Baxter Posted: 10/15/2011 04:01:32 PM PDT SANTA CRUZ — Two years have passed since surf and gang cultures collided with fatal results on a dark Santa Cruz street. Neighborhood groups have … Continue reading Family, law enforcement still fighting for peace two years after gang, surf cultures collide →

Commentary, Editorials, Half Moon Bay – Mavericks, Humanity, Los Angeles, Media, santa cruz surf report, SF Bay Area, Surfboards, Surfer Girl, Surfing, surfing conditions, Surfing News, Surfing pictures, Surfing reports, United States, USA

A Santa Cruz moment: Hollywood re-enacts Jay Moriarity memorial paddle-out – Men of Maverick's

Live Like Jay! Dirt Farm Crew! VIA = MERCURY NEWS A Santa Cruz moment: Hollywood re-enacts Jay Moriarity memorial paddle-out By WALLACE BAINE – Santa Cruz Sentinel Posted: 10/14/2011 04:36:06 PM PDT Updated: 10/14/2011 05:40:43 PM PDT PLEASURE POINT – Friday was, as they say in the neighborhood, a “Jay day” – sunny, clear, unusually … Continue reading A Santa Cruz moment: Hollywood re-enacts Jay Moriarity memorial paddle-out – Men of Maverick's →

Body Surfing, Commentary, East Coast Surf Report, Editorials, Girls, Humanity, Surf Report, Surfing, surfing conditions, Surfing News, Surfing reports, United States, USA

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 →

Random Posts on Humanity

79 Shark attacks in 2010 with 6 deaths, see the breakdown by countries/states here…

Over 40% of all attacks are from the USA and FL is the number one state, Interesting data… VIA – FLORIDA HISTORY OF NATURAL HISTORY ISAF 2010 Worldwide Shark Attack Summary (REVISED: 1 February 2011) The International Shark Attack File (ISAF) investigated 115 alleged incidents of shark-human interaction occurring worldwide in 2010. Upon review, 79 … Continue reading 79 Shark attacks in 2010 with 6 deaths, see the breakdown by countries/states here… →

UPDATE: Shark attack victim loses both hands, in stable condition after surgery

Brutal… VIA – RIA NOVOSTI Far Eastern shark attack victim stable after surgery 04:41 18/08/2011 VLADIVOSTOK, August 18 (RIA Novosti) A man who was attacked by a shark while swimming near the Russian shores of the Sea of Japan was in stable condition after surgery, a spokesman for the regional center for disaster medicine said … Continue reading UPDATE: Shark attack victim loses both hands, in stable condition after surgery →