VIA – EARTH SKY Rare whales filmed first time ever near Australia By Deborah Byrd Feb 24, 2012 Big news from blue whale researchers in February 2012. The Agence France-Presse (AFP) news agency reported yesterday (February 23) that the researchers happened upon a group of Shepherd’s beaked whales aka Tasman beaked whales, which have been … Continue reading VIDEO: Rare whales filmed first time ever near Australia
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Stricken by 'surfer's myelothapy,' paralyzed teen learns to walk again
VIA – TODAYS HEALTH Stricken by ‘surfer’s myelothapy,’ paralyzed teen learns to walk again A rare spinal cord injury left 18-year-old surfer Kristen Adlhoch paralyzed, but thanks to special neurostimulation braces, she is walking again. By Rebecca Dube, TODAY Moms editor A freak injury stole Kristen Adlhoch’s ability to walk, but the 18-year-old decided she … Continue reading Stricken by 'surfer's myelothapy,' paralyzed teen learns to walk again
Surfer's camera takes plunge, but finds its way home
VIA – OC REGISTER Published: Feb. 23, 2012 Updated: Feb. 24, 2012 10:32 a.m. Surfer’s camera takes plunge, but finds its way home In a testament to technology, tenacity and compassion, Luis and Bonnie Alvarez of San Clemente manage to track down the owner of a video camera that fell off a surfboard on a … Continue reading Surfer's camera takes plunge, but finds its way home
Amazon.com removes whale meat products from Japanese site
VIA – GUARDIAN UK Amazon removes whale meat products from Japanese site Public outcry forces online retailer to ditch products including whale bacon, whale jerky and canned whale meat Justin McCurry in Tokyo guardian.co.uk, Friday 24 February 2012 06.36 EST Japanese fishermen slaughter a Baird’s beaked whale. Photograph: Everett Kennedy Brown/ Everett … Continue reading Amazon.com removes whale meat products from Japanese site
Surf’s up on Lake Ontario #SurfReport
Love it! VIA – OSWEGONIAN Surf’s up on Lake Ontario Wave riders embrace Oswego’s cold air, water to partake in winter sport By Ryan Deffenbaugh (Contributing Wrtier) Photo by Mark Deffenbaugh With heavy snow blustering in through a harsh 30-degree wind, an Oswego winter storm has turned Oswego State into a ghost … Continue reading Surf’s up on Lake Ontario #SurfReport
Top surfer Kelly Slater asks why recreational marijuana use is banned in sport @kellyslater
This out to be a hot topic.. VIA – NEWS AUSTRALIA Top surfer Kelly Slater asks why recreational marijuana use is banned in sport World champion questions testing for recreational drugs Asks why snowboarder lost gold medal after positive test “I would have thought it slowed him down” No dope: Kelly Slater is chaired … Continue reading Top surfer Kelly Slater asks why recreational marijuana use is banned in sport @kellyslater
SURF RADIO: New anti-doping policy for pro surfers takes effect this weekend
VIA – 89.3 KPCC New anti-doping policy for pro surfers takes effect this weekend Episode: The Madeleine Brand Show for February 24, 2012 Quinn Rooney/Getty Images Andy Irons of the United States of America competes during Round One of the Rip Curl Pro as part of the ASP World Tour held at … Continue reading SURF RADIO: New anti-doping policy for pro surfers takes effect this weekend
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City Manager: Quiksilver Cancels Competition’s Festival Concerts, motocross and skateboard events nixed from the event. By Joseph Kellard August 29, 2011 While organizers of the Quiksilver Pro New York announced that their surfing competition will go on as scheduled in Long Beach starting Sept. 1, the City of Long Beach said that the festival sideshows … Continue reading City Manager: Quiksilver Cancels Competition's Festival
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Dangerous Surf Conditions Expected – #SurfReport San Clemente
VIA – SC TIMES Dangerous Surf Conditions Expected Sep 01, 2011 A large South Pacific storm is sending swells of between 5 and 8 feet to San Clemente, prompting Marine Safety officials to warn beach-goers to take extra caution. The larger surf will create dangerous rip currents and wave action, with some strong northerly side-currents, … Continue reading Dangerous Surf Conditions Expected – #SurfReport San Clemente
…AND THEN SOME: North Florida's Lauren Hill And Aussie Star Dave Rastovich Discover Thriving Surf Culture In Italy
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