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Dead 50-ft fin whale washes up on San Diego beach

VIA – SIGN ON SAN DIEGO Dead 50-foot whale beaches at Point Loma Saturday, November 19, 2011 A dead whale was discovered washed up in a cove on the north side of the property of the Point Loma wastewater treatment plant sometime Saturday. John Gastaldo/Union-Tribune — John Gastaldo POINT LOMA — A 50-foot dead fin … Continue reading Dead 50-ft fin whale washes up on San Diego beach →

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Surfer dies at popular break

VIA – PERTH NOW Surfer dies at popular break Laura Tomlinson From: PerthNow November 20, 2011 10:37AM A SURFER catching breaks in Elleker has died of as-yet unknown causes. The man was found facedown floating in the water by his friends at about 8am this morning. He was pulled out of the water by his … Continue reading Surfer dies at popular break →

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PHOTOS: South West surf produces monster rides for Big Wave competition #SurfReport

VIA – PERTH NOW South West surf produces monster rides for Big Wave competition PerthNow November 18, 2011 11:04AM GIGANTIC: Maroubra surfer Mark Mathews barrels down the face of a massive South West wave. Picture: Tim Bonython Source: PerthNow WA’s gigantic surf has come alive in recent weeks, producing some of the best waves and … Continue reading PHOTOS: South West surf produces monster rides for Big Wave competition #SurfReport →

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Swimming with sharks: another San Francisco treat

VIA – THE GLOBE AND MAIL Swimming with sharks: another San Francisco treat sarah staples SAN FRANCISCO— Globe and Mail Update Published Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2011 4:19PM EST Last updated Thursday, Nov. 17, 2011 11:22AM EST I’m hyperventilating into my regulator, shivering hard as clouds of bubbles race toward the shark cage’s metal bars. It’s … Continue reading Swimming with sharks: another San Francisco treat →

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RARE PHOTOS: The Huntington Beach Surf Riot: A New Perspective

VIA – OC WEEKLY The Huntington Beach Surf Riot: A New Perspective An English photographer unearths his shots of burning cop cars and surfboards from 1986, then brings them back to SoCal By DAVID COTNER Thursday, Nov 17 2011 Photo: Nick Waplington recalls, “What struck me was the distaste for authority. I found Los Angeles … Continue reading RARE PHOTOS: The Huntington Beach Surf Riot: A New Perspective →

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VIDEO: Surfing Dogs Audition for Rose Parade Float – With Real Surf!

VIA – NBC LOS ANGELES View more videos at: http://nbclosangeles.com. Surfing Dogs Audition for Rose Parade Float For the fourth year in a row, one sponsor is looking for surfing dogs to ride on its annual float in the upcoming 123rd Tournament of Roses Parade By Stephanie Miranda and Gordon Tokumatsu | Wednesday, Nov 16, … Continue reading VIDEO: Surfing Dogs Audition for Rose Parade Float – With Real Surf! →

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Shark Attack Caught on Video

VIA – NBC SAN DIEGO Shark Attack Caught on Video The blood from the elephant seal turned a large section of the ocean red. Source: Shark Attack Caught on Video | NBC San Diego View more videos at: http://nbcsandiego.com. A group of Bay Area whale watchers is telling a whale-of-a-tale that has nothing to do … Continue reading Shark Attack Caught on Video →

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Mischaracterization of surfers

VIA – VC STAR   Mischaracterization of surfers   Posted January 30, 2012 at 9:28 a.m.   Re: Colleen Cason’s Jan. 29 column, “Surfs up in senate constest”: As a lawyer, environmental activist and lifelong surfer who grew up in Santa Barbara during the historic Unocal oil spill, I was both offended and shocked by … Continue reading Mischaracterization of surfers →