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Local surfers want killer shark destroyed

VIA – ABC Local surfers want killer shark destroyed 5 September, 2011 10:29AM AWST By Brooke Bannister Surfers in WA’s South West have called for the shark that killed a 21 year-old man on Sunday to be destroyed. The 21-year-old man, whose name has not been released, was killed when he was attacked by a … Continue reading Local surfers want killer shark destroyed

Surfer found dead off San Onofre as high waves pound coast – LA TIMES #SurfReport

VIA – LOS ANGELES TIMES Surfer found dead off San Onofre as high waves pound coast September 4, 2011 | 8:37 am A surfer was declared dead after he was found in the ocean off San Onofre on Saturday as Southern California beaches continued to experience high surf and dangerous rip currents. The National Weather … Continue reading Surfer found dead off San Onofre as high waves pound coast – LA TIMES #SurfReport

UPDATE: (Brutal Details) Bodyboarder killed by shark near Bunker Bay – Australia #SurfReport

Nightmare… VIA – COURIER MAIL AUSTRALIA Photo: Surfer killed by a shark at Bunker Bay on the tip of Cape Naturaliste at a popular surf spot called The Farm. Picture credit: Lauren Tricket – www.backroommedia.com.au Source: PerthNow Bodyboarder killed by shark near Bunker Bay Phil Hickey, Laura Tomlinson and Ashlee Mullany From: PerthNow September 04, … Continue reading UPDATE: (Brutal Details) Bodyboarder killed by shark near Bunker Bay – Australia #SurfReport

Drifting surfers rescued from Cornwall cove #SurfReport

VIA – BBC Drifting surfers rescued from Cornwall cove 4 September 2011 Last updated at 04:40 ET Two surfers have been rescued off the Cornish coast after drifting 200 yards (180m) out to sea, coastguards said. The man and woman, who were in their early 20s, were rescued from Poldhu Cove at 21:00 BST on … Continue reading Drifting surfers rescued from Cornwall cove #SurfReport

Bodyboarder Killed: Shark attack at popular South-West beach #SurfReport

VIA – WA TODAY Shark attack at popular South-West beach Lucy Rickard September 4, 2011 – 2:32PM A man has died after he was attacked by a shark at a popular South-West beach this afternoon. The man was aged in his early 20s. Sergeant Graham Clifford said the man was bodyboarding with a friend and … Continue reading Bodyboarder Killed: Shark attack at popular South-West beach #SurfReport

Photo: Oil spill slicks Cape Town beach

Makes you sick to your stomach…hate big oil. VIA – TIMES LIVE ZA Oil spill slicks Cape Town beach Andre Jurgens and Shanaaz Eggington | 03 September, 2011 10:27 Photo – Thick oil from the stricken bulk carrier Seli 1 is washing up on Cape Town’s Blouberg beach. The vessel ran aground two years ago, … Continue reading Photo: Oil spill slicks Cape Town beach

PHOTOS: Long Beach Bustles on Eve of Quiksilver Pro NY Surf Contest – @RobKellySurf @TajBurrowAus

Ya Rob! You get em! VIA – LONG BEACH PATCH Long Beach Bustles on Eve of Quiksilver Surf Contest Pro surfers autograph fans’ boards and hats at local shop. Photo – “I come up to Long Beach quite a bit to surf,” said Rob Kelly, a pro surfer from New Jersey. “This is the biggest … Continue reading PHOTOS: Long Beach Bustles on Eve of Quiksilver Pro NY Surf Contest – @RobKellySurf @TajBurrowAus

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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