Beach Trading Blog

Just a reminder that tonight the Long Beach, CA Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation will host a special evening with Surfline Forecasters who will discuss the basics of wave formation, what swells and wind conditions are best for the surrounding area and can also certainly throw in some info on what the surf would be [...]

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We recently told you about the rare albino dolphin spotted off the coast of Southern California, now we found a story about a rare albino catfish caught by a guy up in New York! According to The Times Herald Record, Dale Gillis of Middletown reeled in the rarely seen fish which was completely white with [...]

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Last month a whale watching boat from Dana Point in Southern California, was treated to a rare visit from a very special friend. An albino dolphin was spotted in the waters nearby and eventually came up and swam next to the boat. This is actually the second time this dolphin has been spotted by the [...]

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In a recent report the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA) states that almost half of our nation’s coral reef systems are in “poor” or “fair” condition. The coral reef ecosystems (particularly those adjacent to populated areas) continue to face intense human-derived threats from coastal development, sedimentation, fishing and recreational use. And further out to [...]

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What a way to make a living – a 24 year old Californian just won $1 million bucks in a bass fishing tournament! Michael Bennett just went fishing on Lake Murray and caught enough bass to become fishing’s newest millionaire — and the youngest champion in Forrest Wood Cup history. You can read more here…

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