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No place for surf rage on the Sunshine Coast

VIA – COURIER MAIL AU   No place for surf rage on the Sunshine Coast Johnston, Maroochy Journal From: Quest Newspapers January 30, 2012 12:00AM WARNING: Sunshine Coast surfers are worried about the increase in surf rage. Picture: Adam Head Source: The Courier-Mail Calm down! That’s the message from Coast surfing identities who want to … Continue reading No place for surf rage on the Sunshine Coast →

Somali Pirates Threaten To Kill Surfing Journalist From Manhattan Beach

VIA – CBS LA Somali Pirates Threaten To Kill Surfing Journalist From Manhattan Beach MANHATTAN BEACH (CBS) — Somali pirates are threatening to kill a surfing journalist from Manhattan Beach if Navy SEALs attempt to rescue him. Michael Scott Moore, who is researching for a book on piracy, was abducted 10 days ago by at least … Continue reading Somali Pirates Threaten To Kill Surfing Journalist From Manhattan Beach →

World Record Big Wave Surfer – "I Have Superhuman Underwater Survival Abilities"

VIA – TMZ   World Record Big Wave Surfer – I Have Superhuman Underwater Survival Abilities   He already holds the world record for surfing the biggest wave on the planet at 90 feet (below) — but pro surfer Garrett McNamara still thinks he can shatter it … with his incredible customized oxygen-enhanced wetsuit. Garrett … Continue reading World Record Big Wave Surfer – "I Have Superhuman Underwater Survival Abilities" →

Surfer Bethany Hamilton Has a Crush on Tim Tebow

VIA – LARRY BROWN SPORTS   Surfer Bethany Hamilton Has a Crush on Tim Tebow By Steve DelVecchio January 30, 2012     Is there a more eligible and sought-after bachelor in the world right now than Tim Tebow? We know the fans love him for what he brings on the field, but Tebow has … Continue reading Surfer Bethany Hamilton Has a Crush on Tim Tebow →

VIDEO: Day 2 Highlights at Volcom Pipe Pro

Day Two Highlights – Volcom Pipe Pro 2012     “Uploaded by VolcomStoneYAE on Jan 30, 2012 NORTH SHORE, Oahu — (Jan. 29, 2012) — The second day of competition kicked off this morning in classic 6-8 foot Pipeline with offshore trade winds to make for some spectacular surfing as we ran a full day … Continue reading VIDEO: Day 2 Highlights at Volcom Pipe Pro →

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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 →