VIA – FISH CHANNEL Harvard Study Reveals New Shark Skin Properties Research under more natural conditions details unexpected findings. By David Alderton February 14, 2012 Shark skin with denticles showing at left, above the eye. Photo credit: David Alderton There is growing interest in the way in which animals have developed particular characteristics to … Continue reading Harvard Study Reveals New Shark Skin Properties
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Shark migration around Santa Cruz? There's an app for that
VIA – MERC NEWS A San Diego shark research group recently released an iPhone application that tracks tagged white sharks as they migrate through the Pacific Ocean. (Marine Conservation Science Institute) Shark migration around Santa Cruz? There’s an app for that By Stephen Baxter – Santa Cruz Sentinel Posted: 02/13/2012 08:18:07 PM … Continue reading Shark migration around Santa Cruz? There's an app for that
OC Companies Dominate SIMA Image Awards
OC Companies Dominate SIMA Image Awards By Kari HamanakaMonday, February 13, 2012 The Aliso Viejo-based Surf Industry Manufacturers Association’s Image Awards attracted representatives of nearly 800 apparel companies, retailers and others in the action sports industry last week. Companies in the apparel, shoe and surf products industries were honored in 16 categories. Brands from … Continue reading OC Companies Dominate SIMA Image Awards
Kelly Slater turns the big 4-0
VIA ESPN Feb 11 03:00 AM ET Kelly Slater turns the big 4-0 By Jon Coen and Jake Howard Tom ServaisHappy birthday, champ. Kelly Slater turns 40 today. Despite our shifting baselines, yoga routines and soy burgers, 40 is old to be an elite competitor in any sport, much less one as acrobatic as … Continue reading Kelly Slater turns the big 4-0
Snowboarder Saved by Avalanche Airbag
VIA – TECHNOLOGY GATHER Snowboarder Saved by Avalanche Airbag February 06, 2012 11:15 AM EST The “Avalanche Airbag” recently saved the life of professional snowboarder Meesh Hytner. Hytner was boarding in the backcountry near Montezuma, Colorado while participating in a competition when a Class 3 avalanche struck. According to the Avalanche Center, a Class 3 … Continue reading Snowboarder Saved by Avalanche Airbag
NEARLY 2,000 PUT ON THEIR (CARDIFF) KOOK FOR FUND RUN
VIA – U T SAN DIEGO NEARLY 2,000 PUT ON THEIR KOOK FOR FUND RUN Written by Caroline Dipping 12:01 a.m., Feb. 6, 2012 Cardiff They came in Spandex, feathery boas, wigs and Asics. For the nearly 2,000 runners and walkers warming up in the Moonlight State Beach parking lot Sunday morning, the inaugural … Continue reading NEARLY 2,000 PUT ON THEIR (CARDIFF) KOOK FOR FUND RUN
Surfwear pioneers not short of ideas
VI – SMH Surfwear pioneers not short of ideas Megan Levy February 6, 2012 – 1:03PM When Kelly Slater stormed to his history-making 11th world surfing title late last year, a team of scientists at Deakin University in Geelong were watching intently and taking notes. And not just because of the 39-year-old’s unrivalled … Continue reading Surfwear pioneers not short of ideas
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