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New shark-resistant aquaculture net

VIA – World Fishing New shark-resistant aquaculture net 02 Mar 2012 A shark-resistant net for open-ocean, warm-water fish farming is being introduced and is the result of a collaboration among NET Systems, Inc., DSM Dyneema and the Cape Eleuthera Institute. It took over two years of research and development, and more than 20 different trials, … Continue reading New shark-resistant aquaculture net

Molokai-2-Oahu Paddleboard World Championships: Online Registration Opens for 2012 Race on New Website

VIA – RED ORBIT Molokai-2-Oahu Paddleboard World Championships: Online Registration Opens for 2012 Race on New Website March 1, 2012 Hundreds of SUP and prone paddleboarders from around the world to compete in 32-mile open ocean race. Website features new race art and new downloadable commemorative video. Honolulu, HI (PRWEB) March 01, 2012 Organizers of … Continue reading Molokai-2-Oahu Paddleboard World Championships: Online Registration Opens for 2012 Race on New Website

Kelly Slater reaches Quarter-finals of Quiksilver Pro Gold Cost without a scratch – Surfing News

VIA – BETTOR BLOGS Kelly Slater reaches Quarter-finals of Quiksilver Pro Gold Cost without a scratch – Surfing News Posted By: Jason McCarthy Category: Surfing News America’s Kelly Slater walked away with top honours from the second heat of Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast’s Round 4 that continued at Snapper Rocks in Queensland, Australia, on Tuesday, … Continue reading Kelly Slater reaches Quarter-finals of Quiksilver Pro Gold Cost without a scratch – Surfing News

Cultural respect urged for foreign surfers in Samoa #SurfReport

Note: dont piss off a Samoan, esp on Samoa… VIA – Radio NZ Cultural respect urged for foreign surfers in Samoa Posted at 01:39 on 01 March, 2012 UTC A surf resort owner in Samoa says the tourism industry needs to teach travelling surfers about cultural respect. Salani Surf Resort’s owner Chris Donato says in … Continue reading Cultural respect urged for foreign surfers in Samoa #SurfReport

Local surfing pioneer and founder of Rhino Tuff surfboards dies

VIA – WPTV Jeff Surgener at his factory in Boynton Beac Local surfing pioneer and founder of Rhino Tuff surfboards dies Posted: 02/29/2012 Last Updated: 5 hours and 31 minutes ago Tom Warnke Sent me some sad news that Jeff Surgener has passed. I did not know Jeff but wish his family the best and … Continue reading Local surfing pioneer and founder of Rhino Tuff surfboards dies

Money and sport are a 'tough marriage', says former world surfing champion – WALL STREET JOURNAL

VIA – WALL STREET JOURNAL Money and sport are a ‘tough marriage’, says former world surfing champion Geoffrey Rogow From: The Wall Street Journal March 01, 2012 9:33AM Matt Banting winning the Australian Open of Surfing this month. Small-wave contests are “boring”, says Australian pro surfer Kieren Perrow. Picture: Brett Costello Source: The Australian AS … Continue reading Money and sport are a 'tough marriage', says former world surfing champion – WALL STREET JOURNAL

OREGON: High Surf and Winter Advisories in effect for North Coast areas #SurfReport 22ft Waves Expected…

via – seasidesignal High Surf and Winter Advisories in effect for North Coast areas Posted: Wednesday, February 29, 2012 8:46 am | Updated: 8:58 am, Wed Feb 29, 2012. PORTLAND – THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED A HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 P.M. PST FEB. 29. * SEAS: LARGE WESTERLY SWELL WILL … Continue reading OREGON: High Surf and Winter Advisories in effect for North Coast areas #SurfReport 22ft Waves Expected…

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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