VIA – HONOLULU CIVIC BEAT Oahu Surf Report Posted by Civil Beat Staff on 03/26/2012 at 7:58AM HST (10 hours ago) Mostly cloudy with E- but mostly NE trades 15-25. Scattered windward showers today. Country: Continues to drop to Flat-2’ on a NNE angle. North facing reefs see occ. 2.5-3’ sets. Sunset & Pipe … Continue reading Oahu Surf Report #SurfReport
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Larry Stevenson, skateboard innovator and publisher, dies at 81
VIA – LA TIMES Larry Stevenson was an inveterate inventor. Among his creations: a battery-operated armpit cooler to help nervous salespeople avoid sweating, a saltwater-based hair spray and an easy-to-assemble prefabricated house that was used in disaster areas. (unknown / March 26, 2012) Larry Stevenson, skateboard innovator and publisher, dies at 81 … Continue reading Larry Stevenson, skateboard innovator and publisher, dies at 81
James Cameron's Mariana Trench Dive Reaches Successful Conclusion
VIA – HUFF POST James Cameron’s Mariana Trench Dive Reaches Successful Conclusion 03/25/12 11:21 PM ET AP HONOLULU — Hollywood icon James Cameron has completed his journey to Earth’s deepest point. The director of “Titanic,” “Avatar” and other films used a specially designed submarine to dive nearly seven miles. He spent time exploring and filming … Continue reading James Cameron's Mariana Trench Dive Reaches Successful Conclusion
Stanford marine biologists search for the world's strongest coral
VIA – STANFORD Stanford marine biologists search for the world’s strongest coral Stanford Report, March 19, 2012 Researchers are blogging about their expedition to the South Pacific, where they are studying why some corals survive the effects of climate change while others die. By Brooke Donald Stanford marine biologist Stephen Palumbi describes … Continue reading Stanford marine biologists search for the world's strongest coral
Red Bull Founder Reportedly Dead At 80
VIA – HUFF POST Chaleo Yoovidhya Dies: Red Bull Founder Reportedly Dead At 80 Posted: 03/17/2012 8:50 am Updated: 03/17/2012 10:07 am The founder of the energy drink Red Bull has died, according to the Bangkok Post. Chaleo Yoovidhya, a Thai billionaire and the world’s 205th richest man, died at a hospital in Bankok … Continue reading Red Bull Founder Reportedly Dead At 80
Diver attacked by great white shark off Kona shore
VIA – HAWAII 24/7 Diver encounters great white shark off Kona shore Posted on 4:04 pm, Sunday, March 18, 2012. This is not the great white shark spotted by Mark Barville off the Kona shore, but this photograph does show the clear line between the dark grey body and milky white underbelly. … Continue reading Diver attacked by great white shark off Kona shore
EU nations back shark finning ban
VIA – SL TRIB EU nations back shark finning ban By RAF CASERT | The Associated Press First Published 6 hours ago • Updated 6 hours ago Brussels • European Union nations on Monday backed a complete ban on the practice of removing sharks’ fins before throwing the fish back into the sea to … Continue reading EU nations back shark finning ban
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Friday: Shark bites surfer off New Smyrna Beach – #SurfReport
VIA – NEWS JOURNAL ONLINE Shark bites surfer off New Smyrna Beach September 16, 2011 12:45 PM Posted in: News A surfer was bitten this morning as he paddled out on his board about a quarter mile south of the jetty at the 2800 block in New Smyrna Beach, said Capt. Tammy Marris. While the … Continue reading Friday: Shark bites surfer off New Smyrna Beach – #SurfReport
Hurricane Irene: New Jersey man drowns north of Flagler Beach
VIA – NEWS JOURNAL ONLINE New Jersey man drowns north of Flagler Beach By CHRIS GRAHAM, Staff writer send an email to [email protected] August 27, 2011 6:55 PM A New Jersey man was swept out to sea and drowned just north of Flagler Beach this afternoon, sheriff’s officials said. James Palmer, 55, was visiting the … Continue reading Hurricane Irene: New Jersey man drowns north of Flagler Beach
Shark takes Oregon surfer for a ride! (Video)
Better to ride one then be a snack for one lol… VIA – KATU Shark takes Ore. surfer for a ride By Joe English, KATU News Published: Oct 11, 2011 at 7:06 PM PDT SEASIDE, Ore. – Forget about jumping the shark. A surfer said he surfed a shark on the Ore. coast Monday. Doug … Continue reading Shark takes Oregon surfer for a ride! (Video)
SANTA CRUZ: White shark spotted from helicopter off Rio Del Mar #SurfReport
Snack time… VIA – SANTA CRUZ SENTINEL White shark spotted from helicopter off Rio Del Mar By STEPHEN BAXTER — Santa Cruz Sentinel Posted: 10/27/2011 05:45:00 PM PDT RIO DEL MAR – A white shark about 15 feet long was photographed from a helicopter on Wednesday about a quarter mile off Seacliff State Beach, shark … Continue reading SANTA CRUZ: White shark spotted from helicopter off Rio Del Mar #SurfReport
Art world responds to death of Kenneth Price
VIA – LA TIMES Art world responds to death of Kenneth Price February 24, 2012 | 2:43 pm The art world is mourning the loss of artist Kenneth Price, who died early Friday at his home in Taos, N.M. He was 77. The Los Angeles-born artist, who had struggled with tongue and … Continue reading Art world responds to death of Kenneth Price
Police: Driver stopped for surfboard violation
These officers are completely out of line, fing fascists… VIA – SEA COASTLINE Police: Driver stopped for surfboard violation Subsequent charges followed; trial date is Oct. 19 By North Hampton police say driver pulled over for surfboard violation [email protected] September 09, 2011 2:00 AM NORTH HAMPTON — A Hampton surfer spent Labor Day hanging ten … Continue reading Police: Driver stopped for surfboard violation