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‘Citizen scientists’ monitor submerged vegetation Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 1:26AMWith cuts in research funding likely to continue, some scientists who study the Hudson River are turning to volunteers for data collection.
Travel challenge: A Galapagos Islands cruise Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 6:25PMEvery week we invite competing companies to give us their best deal for a specified holiday. Today: a trip to Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands. Prices are for two and are based on an April departure.
Eight Days for March 5 Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 8:05PMSend events of community interest in South Mississippi to mynews@sunherald.com or fax to 896-2104. Please label “What’s Happening.”
Bluffton News Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 6:25AM“It’s a great way to give back to the river that gives so much to our community,” said Kim Jones, a town spokeswoman. “Thanks to more than 1,000 volunteers over the years, more than 10 tons of trash have been removed from the May River and her banks.”.
Africa: Dive of a lifetime on Pemba Island Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 2:27AMThe island of Pemba, north of Zanzibar, offers some of the best underwater adventures in Africa.
Animals like those at SeaWorld should not be feared Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 7:19PMAnother reader calls for the orca to be returned to the ocean.
Ocean fun Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 6:08AMWe live surrounded by one of the world's greatest playgrounds. Many Island residents take full advantage of the ocean's endless entertainment, while others want to get involved but don't know how or where to start.
Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 5:41PMIN JUNE 2006, 25-year-old Dominic Gill set out from northern Alaska on a tandem bike dubbed Achilles and headed south. Way south. His goal: to reach the southern tip of South America in 18 months, picking up random strangers along the way.
Outdoors news and notes Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 3:26PMMaking NewsGroups To remove Derelict Crab TrapsOn Saturday, the nonprofit conservation organization Tampa Bay Watch, the Florida Airboat Association and community volunteers will participate in a crab trap removal effort in the Cockroach Bay Aquatic Preserve and the Little Manatee River. The Florida Airboat Association will provide 14 airboats to aid in locating and retrieving derelict traps ...
Catalina Island Undergoes Renaissance with Alluring Array of New Attractions and Amenities Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 8:00AMAVALON, Calif.----Santa Catalina Island is undergoing a renaissance thanks to an $11 million revitalization that’s adding an array of alluring activities and amenities to the historic destination.
Exploring the Brac by land and by sea Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 1:49PMCAYMAN BRAC, British West Indies -- With scuba gear strapped on, I dipped under the surface and drifted down to Snapper Reef, entering what felt like a whimsical pottery museum. Four-foot barrel sponges dotted the reef, looking like giant fluted bowls and vases on display. As I swam, two Caribbean reef squid fanned out their tentacles, pretending they were part of the soft coral, while ...
Draft wildfire plan ready for comment Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 6:03PMBy Barry Parr: The preliminary draft of the Community Wildfire Protection Plan of San Mateo and Santa Cruz Counties is available for comment. This CWPP attempts to identify wildfire hazards in our region and provide strategies to mitigate risk and restore healthier, more resilient ecosystems. It is also a tool to obtain grant funding to aid in the implementation of local wildfire prevention ...
Swimmers celebrate after successful crossing Friday, February 19, 2010 @ 11:36PMRevellers have taken over Rottnest Island, with thousands of swimmers, their supporters and crews pouring into the Hotel Rottnest to enjoy the 20th anniversary celebration of the popular open water event.
Thousands cheer swimmers off for chilly crossing Friday, February 19, 2010 @ 7:31PMThe first solo swimmers were cheered and applauded by thousands of spectators as they plunged into the chilly waters off Cottesloe beach at 5.45am today, kicking off the 20th annual Rottnest Channel swim.
Pirates on the horizon Friday, February 19, 2010 @ 6:24PMOn a sleepy archipelago in the Caribbean, Vanessa Woods finds treasure that the Spanish overlooked.
36 Hours in Vieques Thursday, February 18, 2010 @ 11:50PMA child leaps off an old pier in the main town of Esperanza. THE mascot of Vieques seems to be the coquí, a tiny frog whose image adorns everything from T-shirts to hot sauce bottles.
CIYC celebrates 25th with first Fleet Review Thursday, February 18, 2010 @ 8:51AMTo celebrate their 25th anniversary, the Captiva Island Yacht Club (CIYC) will be hosting a fleet review on Saturday, Feb. 27. CIYC commodore Jeri Magg said she got the idea for a fleet review after visiting other yacht clubs in the area.
Fishing Line - 02-18-10 Wednesday, February 17, 2010 @ 4:13PMAMERICAN RIVER -- Some fresh adult steelhead to 12 pounds were reported caught down around Ancil Hoffman Park last week, indicating that there's quite a bit of life left in the season.
Family sues over deadly Calif. Coast Guard crash Wednesday, February 17, 2010 @ 6:19AMA Coast Guard vessel was traveling at an unsafe speed when it struck and killed an 8-year-old boy who was at a Christmas parade on his family boat, the family alleges in a lawsuit filed Tuesday against the federal government.
Family sues over deadly Calif. Coast Guard crash Wednesday, February 17, 2010 @ 12:06AMWith a forecast of fantastic weather for the long Columbus Day weekend, federal, state and local authorities said they will be out in full force to patrol Biscayne Bay in anticipation of the many boat...
Family sues over deadly Calif. Coast Guard crash Tuesday, February 16, 2010 @ 9:27PMA Coast Guard vessel was traveling at an unsafe speed when itstruck and killed an 8-year-old boy who was at a Christmas parade on his family boat, the family alleges in a lawsuit filed Tuesday against the federal government.
Coast Guard sued in holiday boat crash Tuesday, February 16, 2010 @ 3:17PMA Rancho Peñasquitos family and others involved in a December boat crash with a Coast Guard vessel that killed an 8-year-old boy sued the federal government Tuesday.
Trends: Yoga take its place as a must-have amenity Tuesday, February 16, 2010 @ 2:57PMLike Wi-Fi, on-demand movies and fitness centers, yoga is becoming an amenity many hotels and resorts just can't do without.
Video: Waves swamp Mavericks spectators Tuesday, February 16, 2010 @ 12:11PMBy Barry Parr:
Charter Review Committee Meeting: Half Moon Bay, March 10 Friday, February 12, 2010 @ 7:51PMBy Sabrina Brennan: The Charter Review Committee is having a meeting in Half Moon Bay on Wednesday, March 10 (time to be announced) at Cunha Intermediate School. Its very important that residents from the unincorporated Coastside turnout at this meeting. The public will have 3 minutes to speak during the public comment period at the start of the meeting. Speaker slips are required. Charter ...
High surf warning issued for Saturday Thursday, February 11, 2010 @ 4:51PMBy Barry Parr: UPDATE: This high surf advisory has been extended to Sunday 6am. As if on cue for Mavericks, the National Weather Service for the San Francisco Bay Area has issued a high surf advisory starting Friday at 10 pm through Saturday afternoon. They are expecting a northwesterly swell of 15 to 18 feet with periods of 18 seconds. Swell of this size will produce large breaking waves and ...
Surf competition to be held at artificial reef Tuesday, February 9, 2010 @ 11:16AMThe first surf contest to take place on Europe's only artificial reef was announced today.
Literally heating up for marathon Saturday, January 30, 2010 @ 7:21PMSan Dimas High School librarian Mark K. Olson spent a lot of time in his gym s dry sauna with the heat cranked up.
Water babies Saturday, January 30, 2010 @ 1:53PMExcept when it’s raining, the sea off the Gateway of India has dozens of luxury boats bobbing on the shimmering water, and those are only the ones that found parking.
Crocodile risk to solo adventurer Wednesday, January 27, 2010 @ 9:00AMADVENTURER Erden Eruc is about to risk crocodiles and cyclones off Cape York as he heads south into Australia.
Local teen spends holiday on international expedition Saturday, January 23, 2010 @ 5:04AMWhile the rest of us ate leftover turkey and dreamed of warmer climates, one Miramichi teen was spending his winter vacation on an adventure on the other side of the world.
LAKE ELSINORE: Rain storms refilling Lake Elsinore Thursday, January 21, 2010 @ 11:13PMThe thundering of water gushing over Canyon Lake's dam Thursday was music to the ears of those who oversee that lake as well as Lake Elsinore.
LAKE ELSINORE: Rain storms refilling Lake Elsinore Thursday, January 21, 2010 @ 11:03PMThe thundering of water gushing over Canyon Lake's dam Thursdaywas music to the ears of those who oversee that lake as well asLake Elsinore.
Lighthouse debate rages: Should they be automated? Sunday, January 17, 2010 @ 9:25AMSince Canada's first lighthouse was lit in 1734 at Louisbourg, Cape Breton Island, lighthouses have served as mariners' primary navigational markers, their lights and foghorns alerting sailors -- and later aviators -- over uncertain waters. But a federal review of staffing at lighthouses undertaken last September threatens to relegate these beacons to historic monuments.
Five destinations to help you warm up this winter Saturday, January 16, 2010 @ 2:25AMAre you feeling the winter chill? Consider sharing warm rays of sun with your family and friends at these places.
Assault probe launched after dolphin attacked Friday, January 15, 2010 @ 2:48AMPolice in New Zealand are inquiring into reports that a boisterous teenage dolphin with a reputation for stealing surfboards and balls from swimmers has been attacked with a paddle after annoying a canoeist.
Welcome to the South, Have a nice day Sunday, January 10, 2010 @ 10:10AMThunder and lightning, rain and hail have plagued the south this summer – but in Fiordland they're not complaining about it too much yet.
Australia and New Zealand to investigate Sea Shepherd collision Saturday, January 9, 2010 @ 10:20PMJapanese whaling ship faces inquiry as both sides offer conflicting accounts of incident that wrecked hi-tech speedboat Australia and New Zealand are to launch separate investigations into yesterday's collision between a Japanese whaling ship and a speedboat belonging to the marine conservation group Sea Shepherd. The Australian government stopped short of sending a patrol ship to Antarctic ...
Mentor family joins son, an animator on the sci-fi hit 'Avatar,' for a New Zealand adventure Saturday, January 2, 2010 @ 11:37PM"Avatar," the hit movie of the holiday season, has its own Mentor connection. The film made a whopping $230 million worldwide its opening weekend and been nominated for Golden Globe awards, including the one for best drama.
Oregon Recreation Report Thursday, December 31, 2009 @ 6:12PM(Updated Dec. 29 by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife)
2010 boat show schedule set Monday, December 28, 2009 @ 8:00AMUnited States Yacht Shows Inc. has finalized its schedule of premier boat shows for 2010 in the Chesapeake Bay. Annapolis, Md., has been the site for in-water boat shows since the inaugural event in 1970.
Cruising St. Petersburg's water worlds Thursday, December 24, 2009 @ 3:28PMSt. Petersburg's BlueWays trail carries paddlers from the mangroves to alligator haunts to fine dining downtown.
Surf kicks up for holidays Wednesday, December 23, 2009 @ 1:11AMBeach officials urge caution with big waves arriving over the holiday.
Angling Trust calls on MPs to vote for angling Monday, December 21, 2009 @ 10:18PMBusinesses, politicians and tourist bodies are being urged to join forces with Britain's four million anglers to resist an attempt by Brussels bureaucrats to subject recreational sea anglers to onerous regulations.
Lacamas Lake easier to navigate thanks to boater Monday, December 14, 2009 @ 3:10AMA couple of years ago, Lou Kobet of Camas bought an unusual toy: a one-person Illusion II sailboat that, at 13½ feet long, is shorter than a lot of sea kayaks.Although it's shaped...
Florida beaches offer something for everyone Sunday, December 13, 2009 @ 3:18AMFrom eclectic South Beach to family-friendly Delray Beach, a winter getaway hits the spot.
Outdoors: Dec. 10 Wednesday, December 9, 2009 @ 6:53PM@BR LabelRed:ON THE HORIZON
Ceiba del Mar's "Romantic Experience" Sparks Interest for Couples Wednesday, December 9, 2009 @ 3:16PMPUERTO MORELOS, RIVIERA MAYA, Mexico----The thought of rest and reconnection have lovebirds flocking to boutique Ceiba del Mar Beach and Spa Resort—an upscale, service-first property located on the shores of a white-sand beach in picturesque Mexico—for a “Romantic Experience.” This exclusive couples-only package invites passionate pairs to warm up their relationship in luxe accommodations for ...
Warm colors, cool skies Wednesday, December 9, 2009 @ 10:39AMBoats line up under clear, cool skies for the Lighted Boat Parade on Newport’s Yaquina Bay Saturday evening. The parade is the kickoff for the annual Samaritan Pacific Communities Hospital Foundation’s Festival of Trees event. The boat parade features a variety of watercraft, including Coast Guard vessels, charter boats, fishing boats, sailboats and even sea kayaks.