VIA – HUFF POST Minds in the Water: A Surfer’s Journey From Apathy to Activism Deborah Bassett Environmental Journalist and Nonprofit Consultant Posted: 04/ 6/2012 9:09 am More than five years in the making, Minds In The Water documents professional surfer Dave Rastovich and friends’ quest to protect dolphins, whales and their ocean environment. Filmed … Continue reading Minds in the Water: A Surfer's Journey From Apathy to Activism
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Surfboard pioneer puts 'toothpick' in the rack
VIA – THE AUSTRALIAN Surfboard pioneer puts ‘toothpick’ in the rack Fred Pawle From: The Australian April 07, 2012 12:00AM Surfboard shaper Bill Wallace with a replica Duke Kahanamoku. Picture: Glenn Barnes Source: The Australian WHILE the world’s best surfers were competing for the revered 51st Bells Beach surfing title this week, something equally historic … Continue reading Surfboard pioneer puts 'toothpick' in the rack
Can PacSun Surf Back To Profitability In Its Competition With Zumiez?
Great article, however, one just need to go in both stores to see what’s really going on… VIA – SEEKING ALPHA Can PacSun Surf Back To Profitability In Its Competition With Zumiez? April 5, 2012 | about: PSUN, includes: NKE, VFC, ZQK, ZUMZ Action-sports themed youth retailer Zumiez (ZUMZ) reported same-store sales April 4 for … Continue reading Can PacSun Surf Back To Profitability In Its Competition With Zumiez?
UPDATE: Surfboard-mounted Go Pro captures moments after shark bite in Hawaii
VIA – KITV Surfboard-mounted camera captures moments after shark bite Surfer shares video of ride to shore UPDATED 8:44 AM HST Apr 05, 2012 HONOLULU – When Cody Lopez went out to catch some waves Tuesday, he had his Go-Pro waterproof camera mounted to his surfboard. “It was really big day, and I thought I’d … Continue reading UPDATE: Surfboard-mounted Go Pro captures moments after shark bite in Hawaii
Shark warning sign theft an ‘act of stupidity'
VIA – HERALD SUN Shark warning sign theft an ‘act of stupidity’ Yasmine Phillips From: PerthNow April 06, 2012 2:08AM Shark warning signs were stolen from beach closest to where Peter Kurmann was fatally mauled by a great white on Saturday. Picture: Kerris Berrington Source: PerthNow SIGNS that warned of beach closures in the wake … Continue reading Shark warning sign theft an ‘act of stupidity'
Kelly Slater kicks kids off his board
I don’t think Kelly had anything to do with the security guards but hey, the Herald must have all the inside scoop… VIA – HERALD SUN Kelly Slater kicks kids off his board Andrea Hamblin From: Herald Sun April 06, 2012 12:00AM Rip Curl Pro at Bells Beach This little kid was excited when he … Continue reading Kelly Slater kicks kids off his board
Hawaii Man Punches Shark in Face, ‘I’m Not Gonna Die Today’
Eh, Fish, u like beef o’ wha??? We go! VIA – ABC Hawaii Man Punches Shark in Face, ‘I’m Not Gonna Die Today’ Apr 5, 2012 9:06am By Amanda Carey (Image Credit: Courtesy of the Holley Family) Joshua Holley, 28, was surfing at his favorite spot off the coast of Oahu, Hawaii’s North Shore, when … Continue reading Hawaii Man Punches Shark in Face, ‘I’m Not Gonna Die Today’
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VIA – NEWPORT BEACH PATCH Editor Nisha Gutierrez-Jaime [email protected] Fish Off Crystal Cove May Have Ingested Radioactive Kelp After Fukushima, Study Finds “It’s not a good thing,” says researcher after discovery that a radioactive isotope of iodine was absorbed by kelp off Laguna Beach and Corona del Mar a month after the disaster in Japan. … Continue reading Fish Off Crystal Cove May Have Ingested Radioactive Kelp After Fukushima, Study Finds
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Mavericks Art Show Reaches Unprecedented Swell
VIA- Half Moon Bay Patch “California Dream” photo of Mavericks by Southern California photographer Fred Pompermayer. Credit: Kristine Wong Mavericks Art Show Reaches Unprecedented Swell Big wave surf photographer reflects on successful fourth annual show in Half Moon Bay. By Kristine Wong 6:00 am It’s a modest-sized space, yet this year’s “Mavericks: … Continue reading Mavericks Art Show Reaches Unprecedented Swell
Shark fears force national triathlon competitors out of the ocean
VIA – SMH Shark fears force national triathlon competitors out of the ocean Courtney Trenwith April 3, 2012 – 10:30AM A fatal shark attack has led organisers of a national triathlon competition being held in Busselton this week to cancel the ocean swim leg. Almost 1000 students participating in either the national or local … Continue reading Shark fears force national triathlon competitors out of the ocean