A 101 Lesson on Jet Streams
All surf is generated the weather. Even the texture of waves in a wave pool are impacted the wind despite them being generated by a machine. Which brings us to …
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Gods Of The Sea & More Mythology
The god of the sea is Poseidon in ancient Greek mythology and is also considered to be the god of earthquakes and horses. He is considered to be the god …
What Is World Surf League?
The World Surf League (WSL) is a governing body that oversees professional surfing contests. It hosts a tour each year and has live broadcasts of the surfing competitions it hosts …
The Nuclear History Of Bikini Island
Bikini Atoll is known for its a radioactive contamination. It is located in the Marshall Islands. There was once a significant amount of radioactive testing that occurred at this location …
What Is The Stingray Shuffle & How Not To Get Stung
Summertime in California. Longboards, boardshorts and stingrays! Read on to help avoid getting stung by a stingray. The stingray shuffle involves shuffling your feet on the bottom of the ocean …
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San Onofre Nuclear Power Plant
If you have traveled on Interstate 5 between San Diego and Orange County, California you have undoubtedly seen the odd twin structures that sit next to the beach. Most people …
The Difference Between Swimmers And Surfers Ear
Is Swimmer’s Ear The Same As Surfer’s Ear? There are a few main differences in the symptoms between swimmer’s ear and surfer’s ear. Swimmer’s ear is an infection that develops …
10 Ocean Facts You Didn’t Know
Why Is The Ocean Blue? The ocean and sea waters absorb colors in the red portion of the light spectrum, filtering out red hues and leaving behind the only colors …
Why Is The Ocean Salty
How Salty Is The Ocean? 3.5 percent of the ocean’s weight is attributed to the salt it contains. Within a cubic mile of the ocean, there are about 120 million …
Is Driving Barefoot Illegal?
Is Driving Without Shoes Illegal To our knowledge, it is not illegal to drive barefoot in the U.S. We did the footwork, and what we found was that there are …
What Is Reef Safe Sunscreen?
Reef safe sunscreen is sunscreen that can be worn outdoors to protect the skin from harmful UV rays and doesn’t harm the reef ecosystem. Unlike 70 percent of sunscreens on …
Are Santa Ana Winds Good For Surfing?
Although the California Santa Ana winds are known for hot winds, contributing wild fires and allergies, they can also make for excellent conditions for surfing as they blow offshore cleaning …
How Much Plastic Is In The Ocean
Why Is There Plastic In The Ocean? One of the main reasons there is plastic in the ocean is because it’s present on the land and blows into the water. …
Surfing After it Rains in California (The 72-Hour Rule)
How Long Should You Wait To Surf After It Rains? The Department of Environmental Health suggests waiting at least 72 hours to surf in the ocean after it rains to …
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What Surfers Need To Know About Swimmers Ear
What Is Swimmer’s Ear? Swimmer’s ear is an infection that occurs outside of the ear canal and is often due to fungi and bacteria. When water that contains fungi or …