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
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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Wanted: Surfers for paddle-out scene for Jay Moriarity movie in Santa Cruz
VIa – MERCURY NEWS Wanted: Surfers for paddle-out scene for Jay Moriarity movie in Santa Cruz By Wallace Baine [email protected] Posted: 10/03/2011 04:51:00 PM PDT SANTA CRUZ — Surfers in Santa Cruz County generally don’t need much in the way of persuasion to get into the water. But next week, the producers of an upcoming … Continue reading Wanted: Surfers for paddle-out scene for Jay Moriarity movie in Santa Cruz
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…
Seychelles shark attack: Fishermen hunting the killer – £3,000 reward
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Eight shark sightings close WA beaches
VIA – NINE MSN Eight shark sightings close WA beaches 15:18 AEST Sun Dec 18 2011 Multiple shark sightings close to shore in Western Australia’s southwest have forced the closure of some beaches. Surf Life Saving WA (SLSWA) says Bunbury and Dalyellup beaches were closed on Sunday morning after eight sharks were sighted between 30m … Continue reading Eight shark sightings close WA beaches
Southern California Great white haven
VIA – PRESSTELEGRAM Great white haven SHARKS: Cal State professor’s research shows their numbers are recovering off the coast. By Kelly Puente, Staff Writer Posted: 07/28/2011 06:03:30 PM PDT Updated: 07/29/2011 09:38:45 AM PDT LONG BEACH – Swimmers and surfers could have some surprising company in the deep waters off the Southern California coast this … Continue reading Southern California Great white haven
NOAA Raises Fine for Santa Cruz Tow Surfers
11th annual Dean Randazzo Surf for a Cause this Saturday
VIA – SHORE NEWS TODAY Surf for a Cause this Saturday Written by Staff Reports Wednesday, 07 September 2011 11:12 0 Comments and 0 Reactions MARGATE – The crowds may have thinned somewhat now that we have passed Labor Day, but the true die-hard surfers will take to the water this Saturday, Sept. 10 starting … Continue reading 11th annual Dean Randazzo Surf for a Cause this Saturday