VIA – SMH March 8, 2013 – 12:03PM Sharks swarm Florida beaches Authorities close a stretch of beach in Florida as thousands of migrating blacktip sharks come close to shore Thousands of sharks on their northern migration came disturbingly close to Florida’s Palm Beach County beaches this week, leading to several closures but no reports … Continue reading Thousands of sharks invade Florida's beaches #SurfReport
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Beached sperm whale in Spain dies after eating large amounts of plastic
VIA – RAW STORY By Agence France-Presse Thursday, March 7, 2013 15:36 EST A 4.5 tonne sperm whale that washed ashore in southern Spain died from ingesting large amounts of plastic sheets used in greenhouses on farms in the region, a scientist said Thursday. The whale, which came ashore last year on a beach … Continue reading Beached sperm whale in Spain dies after eating large amounts of plastic
Retailers say Quiksilver is ending women's line
VIA – OC REGISTER Published: Feb. 27, 2013 Updated: Feb. 28, 2013 2:44 p.m. Kenna Florie, VP of Sales and Marketing for Quiksilver Women’s Division, holds up the award for Women’s Apparel Brand of the Year as Director of Marketing Anna Sherwood looks on during the 2012 SIMA Awards at the City National Grove … Continue reading Retailers say Quiksilver is ending women's line
Hawaii: Surf expected to reach up to 20 feet on some shores #SurfReport
VIA – STAR ADVERTISER By Star-Advertiser staff STAR-ADVERTISER A strong northwest swell is expected to bring surf up to 20 feet to the north-facing shores of some islands and has prompted weather officials to post a high surf advisory for affected areas through 6 a.m. Saturday. POSTED: 10:10 a.m. HST, Feb 28, 2013 LAST … Continue reading Hawaii: Surf expected to reach up to 20 feet on some shores #SurfReport
Filmmaker Killed in Shark Attack in New Zealand #SurfReport
VIA YAHOO! Adam Strange (Adamstrange.tv) By Breanne L. Heldman | Movie Talk – 8 hours ago Sometimes it’s awe-inspiring and sometimes it’s just plain sad when reality becomes stranger than fiction. Few know that as well as the family of Adam Strange — who died in a shark attack Wednesday off the … Continue reading Filmmaker Killed in Shark Attack in New Zealand #SurfReport
Scary Creature Pulled From New Jersey River
Good lord… Via – Huff Post Sea Lamprey Photo? Scary Creature Pulled From New Jersey River The Huffington Post | By Ryan Grenoble Posted: 02/26/2013 1:29 pm EST When it comes to stocking up on material for nightmares, it’s hard to beat this photo of what appears to be a monstrous sea lamprey. … Continue reading Scary Creature Pulled From New Jersey River
Great Advice From A Really Good Surfer: Carlos Munoz
VIA – RED BULL By RedBull.com Team on 24 February 2013 in Surfing When Martin Potter gives you advice, you remember it. Here’s a tidbit from Pottz that stuck. Like most young pros, Carlos Munoz has a deep bag of tricks. But, unlike many of his contemporaries, Carlos has a rail game that … Continue reading Great Advice From A Really Good Surfer: Carlos Munoz
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Killer secret-agent dolphins go AWOL in Ukraine #DolphinsWithLazers
Three of five weaponized porpoises did not return to a Crimean port following training this month. A former Soviet naval officer believes they went on the hunt for the fairer sex. Comments (3) By Sasha Goldstein / NEW YORK DAILY NEWS Tuesday, March 12, 2013, 7:07 PM A military-trained dolphin (not one of the ones … Continue reading Killer secret-agent dolphins go AWOL in Ukraine #DolphinsWithLazers
UPDATE: Monterey surfer, bitten by shark, is alive and – say doctors – a very lucky man (one millimeter from jugular!)
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
Video: Mission Beach closed again because of shark sighting – San Diego #SurfReport
Santa Cruz seeking mementos of Jack O'Neill's 1959 surf shop
VIA – LOS ANGELES TIMES Santa Cruz seeking mementos of Jack O’Neill’s 1959 surf shop Jack O’Neill’s surf gear empire grew from this 1959 surf shop in Santa Cruz. His sons, Pat and Mike, are shown on skateboard at right. (Santa Cruz County CVC/O’Neill Archives) By Mary Forgione Los Angeles Times Daily Travel & … Continue reading Santa Cruz seeking mementos of Jack O'Neill's 1959 surf shop
Bra Boys director is Fighting back
Wipeout!: Denim Company Must Pay Photographer $100,000 For Appropriating Sexy Nude Surfer Photo (Links to Photos)
VIA – ART INFO Wipeout!: Denim Company Must Pay Photographer $100,000 For Appropriating Sexy Surfer Pic NEW YORK— New York photographer Michael Dweck’s lush pics of nude women on the beach are suddenly causing quite a stir. Just last month, the fact that Art+Auction magazine featured an ad with Dweck’s image of a nude clutching … Continue reading Wipeout!: Denim Company Must Pay Photographer $100,000 For Appropriating Sexy Nude Surfer Photo (Links to Photos)
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