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Sea
Otter Survival Challenges and Their Impact Along the Pacific Coast
by Rocky Daniels -
Historically, sea otters occupied a contiguous range from northern
Japan, across the North Pacific, and down to Baja California, Mexico.
They were hunted nearly to extinction, but conservation measures have
allowed some populations to recover. |
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SHARK
TAGGING BY KAYAK -
Catch & Release Program for documenting threatened species. The
slaughter of 100 million sharks a year has severe repercussions for
the whole marine ecosystem - By Simon Everett |
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Paddling
Among Sea Turtles in the Pulau Banyak Archipelago, Indonesia
Pulau
Bangkaru is an amazing place struggling to recover from the 2004 Tsunami.
The entire island a National Park and one of the most important nesting
grounds for sea turtles in Southeast Asia. Join Georg Jackstadt on
his paddle trip through this rainforest archipelago. |
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"How To Avoid Becoming Shark Bait - A Guide For Kayakers
Against Shark, Alligator or Crocodile Attacks" |
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Opening
The Eyes of Our Youth For Tomorrow:
Artist Boat of Galveston,
Texas
Utilizing kayaks to help youth appreciate
the environmental challenges facing the Galveston, TX area. |
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Sea
Cave Basics By Dave Bunnell
Dave Bunnell has explored and surveyed over 500 sea caves.
Carved by the power
of oceans, sea caves may be gentle or treacherous to explore.
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Waterkeepers:
A History Contributed by David Whiteside
A Poignant account of great efforts by a few fishermen resulting in
global changes in the way our waterways are protected & preserved. |
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After
The Deluge
By John Gray
Despite challenges
John Gray's Sea Canoe of Thailand is in operation. Here is this Phuket
kayak outfitter's account of the December 26, 2004 Tsunami that devastated
Indian Ocean coastlines. |
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K-9
Kayaking
By Lonnie Olson
Excellent detailed article about kayaking with your dog by Lonnie
Olson Director of "Dog Scouts of America". |
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The
Charles: A Reminiscence by Tom Holtey
As a young man I worked one my first jobs at the Charles
River Canoe Service. Dramatic improvements in the pollution due
to non-profit organizations and volunteers are evident today.
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Protecting
Our Waters From Polluted Run-off Did
you know just one quart of oil can contaminate 250,000 gallons of
water? Learn how you can help protect your local waters with these
great tips from The San Diego Baykeepers organization.
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Wildlife
Viewing & Photography Tips by Andrew Thompson
Photographer / Kayaker Andrew Thompson of Wild
Light Images shares tips on how to properly approach and observe
wildlife for the best experience and photographs. |
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Rules
of The Wild by Tom Holtey
Tom explores those close encounters with wildlife that tempt and engage
the kayaker. Guidance and suggestions with links to booka as well
as free publications. |
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"Almost
Gone...But Not Forgotten: An Iraqi Kayaker Remembers His Homeland
As A Paddler's Paradise"
Interview with Kayakers Azzam & Dr. Suzie Alwash; April 12,
2003 by Athena Holtey |
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Days Alone Around Vancouver Island A Northwest Fly Fisherman
finds: "...deserted, sun-drenched beaches at the edge of a
thumping North Pacific Ocean and a mother-lode of wilderness fly
fishing potential."
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"The
Great Oswegatchie Canoe Wilderness" Learn how ecology and
business profit from this Sierra Club proposal...and how you can help. |
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Lake
Bag'in In The High Sierras by Scott Shaw
Take a paddle with Scott & view the scenery off the bow of his
kayak as he makes way through the June Lake Loop of the Eastern Sierras.
Beautiful photos! |
