VIA – HONOLULU CIVIC BEAT Oahu Surf Report Posted by Civil Beat Staff on 03/26/2012 at 7:58AM HST (10 hours ago) Mostly cloudy with E- but mostly NE trades 15-25. Scattered windward showers today. Country: Continues to drop to Flat-2’ on a NNE angle. North facing reefs see occ. 2.5-3’ sets. Sunset & Pipe … Continue reading Oahu Surf Report #SurfReport
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Larry Stevenson, skateboard innovator and publisher, dies at 81
VIA – LA TIMES Larry Stevenson was an inveterate inventor. Among his creations: a battery-operated armpit cooler to help nervous salespeople avoid sweating, a saltwater-based hair spray and an easy-to-assemble prefabricated house that was used in disaster areas. (unknown / March 26, 2012) Larry Stevenson, skateboard innovator and publisher, dies at 81 … Continue reading Larry Stevenson, skateboard innovator and publisher, dies at 81
James Cameron's Mariana Trench Dive Reaches Successful Conclusion
VIA – HUFF POST James Cameron’s Mariana Trench Dive Reaches Successful Conclusion 03/25/12 11:21 PM ET AP HONOLULU — Hollywood icon James Cameron has completed his journey to Earth’s deepest point. The director of “Titanic,” “Avatar” and other films used a specially designed submarine to dive nearly seven miles. He spent time exploring and filming … Continue reading James Cameron's Mariana Trench Dive Reaches Successful Conclusion
Stanford marine biologists search for the world's strongest coral
VIA – STANFORD Stanford marine biologists search for the world’s strongest coral Stanford Report, March 19, 2012 Researchers are blogging about their expedition to the South Pacific, where they are studying why some corals survive the effects of climate change while others die. By Brooke Donald Stanford marine biologist Stephen Palumbi describes … Continue reading Stanford marine biologists search for the world's strongest coral
Diver attacked by great white shark off Kona shore
VIA – HAWAII 24/7 Diver encounters great white shark off Kona shore Posted on 4:04 pm, Sunday, March 18, 2012. This is not the great white shark spotted by Mark Barville off the Kona shore, but this photograph does show the clear line between the dark grey body and milky white underbelly. … Continue reading Diver attacked by great white shark off Kona shore
U.S. Navy looks to giant squid for potential sonar advancement
VIA – THE STATE COLUMN U.S. Navy looks to giant squid for potential sonar advancement The State Column | Sunday, March 18, 2012 A team of scientists working to decipher the secrets of the giant squid say they have finally discovered how the massive squid eyes evolved to see predators and prey alike. Despite … Continue reading U.S. Navy looks to giant squid for potential sonar advancement
SANTA CRUZ: Kayak SUP festival entrants treated to ideal surf conditions (Photos)
VIA – SANTA CRUZ SENTINEL Bill Lovejoy/Sentinel Dave Johnston drops into a thick Steamer Lane wall during the high performance semifinals Sunday morning. Kayak festival entrants treated to ideal surf conditions By NEAL KEARNEY Posted: 03/18/2012 11:06:08 PM PDT The air is frigid, the wind howling, and somehow Dennis Judson is walking … Continue reading SANTA CRUZ: Kayak SUP festival entrants treated to ideal surf conditions (Photos)
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Santa Cruz County tweaks ban on plastic bags to exempt restaurants
VIA – Santa Cruz Sentinel Santa Cruz County tweaks ban on plastic bags to exempt restaurants By JASON HOPPIN — Santa Cruz Sentinel Posted: 02/07/2012 03:55:57 PM PST The county board on Tuesday voted to scale back its upcoming countywide plastic bag ban, handing restaurants an exemption under the law. … Continue reading Santa Cruz County tweaks ban on plastic bags to exempt restaurants
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Shark Found In Car Wash Drain After Friday's Floods
Shark Found In Car Wash Drain After Friday’s Floods Posted: 10:17 am EDT August 8, 2011Updated: 2:31 pm EDT August 8, 2011 CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Three friends said they found a shark stuck in a car wash drain in north Charlotte after the heavy rains died down Friday. According to the three friends, they were … Continue reading Shark Found In Car Wash Drain After Friday's Floods