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Surfers and Supporters Paddle Out to Save Kirra January 19th

2 min read Jan 9, 2014

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Niijima, World’s Newest Island and Potential Surf Spot, Appears off Japan after Volcanic Eruption

2 min read Jan 9, 2014

The conjoined gray whales were found dead. Photo: Jesus Gomez

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Conjoined Gray Whales Found Dead Off Mexican Coast

1 min read Jan 9, 2014

The landmark Twelve Apostles in Victoria, Australia, home to the heat wave of the century. Photo: Shutterstock

Environment

Australian Heat Wave Sets Record

2 min read Jan 8, 2014

Early morning mayhem. Photo: André Botelho/Billabong XXL

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Winter Storm Hercules Begins to Hammer Europe

2 min read Jan 6, 2014

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Indonesian Sailor Survives Boat Fire, Sustains Multiple Shark Bites and Lives

2 min read Jan 6, 2014

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Kai Otton and Dad, Greg Otton, Save Two Lives in New South Wales

1 min read Jan 5, 2014

Environment

A High Intellect: Dolphins Get High on Puffer Fish Toxin

2 min read Jan 3, 2014

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Mick Fanning and Joel Parkinson Speak Out Against Seaport Construction at Kirra

2 min read Jan 1, 2014

In an attempt to warn Australian beach-goers, the exact location of sharks in the area will be reported through live tweets. Scientists in Western Australia have equipped at least 320 sharks with transmitters that update a Twitter feed with the sharks come within one kilometer from shore.

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#SharkAttack: Australia Uses Twitter to Warn Beachgoers

1 min read Dec 31, 2013

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Kirra Still Needs Saving

2 min read Dec 29, 2013

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The Surfer’s Path: An Obituary

5 min read Dec 28, 2013

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Grant Baker Wins First Event on the Big Wave World Tour

2 min read Dec 23, 2013

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Tow Surfing at Nazaré Banned by Police Before Biggest Swell of Year

2 min read Dec 21, 2013

Business & Media

2013 Vans Triple Crown of Surfing Sets Viewing Audience Record

1 min read Dec 19, 2013

Martin's Beach. Photo: Open Martin's Beach.

Environment

Surfers Lose Important Battle in Fight for Beach Access

3 min read Dec 18, 2013

Does John John Florence know he's the lead in North Shore 2? Well...he does now.

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Turtle Discusses North Shore 2: Possibly Starring John John Florence?

6 min read Dec 17, 2013

Mark Healey protests Monsanto and GMOs in Hawaii.

Environment

World’s Best Surfers Fight Monsanto and GMOs in Haleiwa Protest

4 min read Dec 16, 2013

Kelly Slater, in a familiar postion. He'll be back for more next year. Photo: ASP / Cestari

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Kelly Slater to Return to 2014 World Tour

1 min read Dec 15, 2013