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Great white fear closes popular beaches

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A big great white has been detected off Perth beaches.

Beachgoers in the Hillary's area are being warned to use extra caution after a diver had his fins bitten off by a four metre shark on Saturday.

The man was diving near Little Island, just north of Hillarys, when the shark attacked.

Although he was not badly injured, the Westpac Helicopter was deployed however it failed to locate the shark, and Surf Life Saving WA have advised all swimmers in the area to use caution.

Earlier on Saturday, beaches north of Perth were reopened after being closed when a tagged great white shark was detected.

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Fisheries detected the tagged shark at the Floreat receiver just after 6am on Saturday morning, with Floreat beach immediately closed and swimmers at City Beach advised of the sighting.

The Scarborough receiver then detected the shark at 7.30pm, with the City of Stirling closing Scarborough Beach immediately.

The great white stayed offshore for an hour and a half, however all beaches were reopened by 10.30am.

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Lifeguards hit beaches before summer

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Surf Life Saving New Zealand is frustrated basic water safety messages are being ignored.

Labour Weekend marks the start of lifeguards patrolling beaches, and they're gearing up for another busy summer.

Conditions were perfect at Orewa Beach today as young lifeguards were put through their paces. Four-thousand volunteer every summer and have to be brought up to speed.

"We're making sure their fitness is up to scratch, their rescue skills are there," says northern region Surf Life Saving manager Tom Burgess. All our lifeguards are trained in CPR and first aid, so we're refreshing those."

Mr Burgess says the public needs to be brought up to speed too. He's frustrated the same messages are ignored year after year.

"A lot of people know the messages but they don't respond to them because they don't see the hazards," he says. "They don't see the risks and a lot of people just get caught out."

The beach where swimmers get caught out most often is at Piha.

Last year 98 people drowned one of the lowest tolls since records began. But there's one statistic that's really worrying Water Safety New Zealand 80 percent of 10-year-olds can't swim well enough to save themselves. It means parents need to be extra careful when their children are near water.

"It's typically blokes over summer and small children that are going to cause the most issues," says Water Safety New Zealand chief executive Matt Claridge. "For parents, mums, wives, be the nag, be the one planting the message."

Males make up the vast majority of drownings, many of these on boats.

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Sand needed in California city due to eroding beaches

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PORT HUENEME, Calif. For one California beach city, every grain of sand counts.

Port Hueneme, home to a naval base and about 20,000 residents, is starved for sand because Congress has not allocated enough money to help repair the city's badly eroded beaches, according to the Ventura County Star.

The city is supposed to receive extra sand every two years through nearby dredging by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. But the most recent effort to pump 2.5 million cubic yards of sand enough to bury 40 football fields almost 30 feet deep wasn't done because of federal budget restraints.

"The solution to this problem is simple," said Mayor Ellis Green. "The federal government needs to fulfill its obligation and pump the sand that is now in the sand trap to our beaches."

The erosion problem is so bad that the ocean comes right up to a street on the west end of town, city officials said. The city's pier is about 6 feet below where it should be and could be damaged by powerful storms.

Last month, Gov. Jerry Brown signed two bills that would provide $2 million to help Port Hueneme fortify its beaches, but it's unclear if the funding will provide assistance this winter.

On Wednesday, a 4-pound bag of sand arrived at City Hall from Stockholm, Sweden, sent by a family who recently visited Port Hueneme. The family also posted a video online, hoping to inspire others to send sand.

Some city officials, however, were cautious the campaign might bring a granular avalanche.

"I sure hope this video doesn't go viral," the city's mayor pro tem, Jon Sharkey, told the newspaper. "I can just envision truckloads of sand coming up to City Hall."

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Carol Saunders: Palm Beaches Crab Cake Cook-Off in its 2nd 'SAUCY' year

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PROVIDED PHOTO/COMMUNITY PARTNERS Jaime-Lee Brown and Karen Smyack at last year's event.

PROVIDED PHOTO/COMMUNITY PARTNERS Mark and Ashlyn are having lots of fun, in this file photo.

PROVIDED PHOTO/COMMUNITY PARTNERS Kathleen Kelly

Eight premiere area restaurants are sharpening their respective claws to compete in the second annual Palm Beaches Crab Cake Cook-Off for Childhood Trauma to raise funds for children coping with life-changing mental illness and trauma.

Community Partners, Palm Beach Countys expert agency in providing childhood social-emotional therapy and support for victims of trauma, abuse and neglect, launched the areas most unique new event in 2012 to bring awareness and funds to the more than 2,500 kids they seek to serve each year.

The Palm Beaches Crab Cake Cook-Off, so popular and delicious last season, is a highly-anticipated, fun and different charitable event that focuses on the kids beyond the cooking competition that will award the areas finest crab cake.

We were on board right from the start with this great cause for local kids ... was the response from Lindsey Bader, marketing director for The Capital Grille Palm Beach Gardens, the events VIP Crab Trap Host.

Echo Palm Beach learned of the event and stepped in to host the Crabs and Crowns VIP Kickoff event that precedes the main event. Echo General Manager Chris Haretos will serve on the 2013 competition Judges Panel.

Eight favorite local eateries signed on for the second year of the claw-to-claw competition, all eager to help raise funds to support kids, including Caf Joshua, Christinas Catering, Cod & Capers, Dixie Grill and Bar, Frigates Waterfront Bar & Grill, Hog Snappers Shack & Sushi, Ruths Chris Steakhouse North Palm, and the Tin Fish.

Guests will taste each teams crab cake and will cast their votes for Peoples Choice Award, as well as enjoy wine and beer tasting, entertainment and the CrabFabulous Auction and Bling Bar.

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Beaches warning after dog dies

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23 October 2013 Last updated at 07:26 ET

A dog has died after eating a "glutinous" substance which has washed up on beaches in west Cornwall.

Penzance vets said the three-year-old miniature schnauzer had eaten a white object on Long Rock beach on Tuesday.

Two other dogs are seriously ill after eating the same substance on beaches in the area, vets have said.

Dog owners have been warned to keep their animals away from west Cornwall's beaches. Coastguards are trying to identify the substance.

David Fenwick, who reported the "glutinous" substance at Long Rock to coastguards, said it smelled of firelighters.

"Some were the size of a cow pat, while others were much smaller, scattered all over the beach," he said.

Paul Moseley's golden retriever became ill after coming into contact with the substance at Praa Sands, about four miles (6km) from Long Rock, on Tuesday.

"Within 15 minutes she was sick," Mr Moseley said. "I presume she had eaten a small piece or licked it.

"Some of the pieces were as small as marbles."

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Committee votes to ban smoking on beaches, sports fields, other public places

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Torontos parks and environment committee has voted unanimously to ban smoking on beaches, the Toronto Island ferry area and sports fields.

The issue goes to city council for final approval next month.

Beaches-East York Coun. Mary Margaret McMahon said its not only a health issue, its a litter issue.

And I know from doing oodles of cleanup in our ward and Im home to three beaches the big beach! Chronically what we find are cigarette butts.

A report from the medical officer of health and the head of the parks department recommends smoking be completely banned within nine metres of the boundaries of sports fields when theyre in use, including all baseball diamonds, outdoor ice rinks, football and soccer fields, basketball, volleyball and tennis courts and lawn bowling areas.

The report also recommends the ban be implemented on all 11 beaches, skateboard parks, ski hills, swimming pools, picnic shelters and theatre spaces operated by the Parks and Recreation department.

I dont want my child to be subject to second-hand smoke or their cigarettes while theyre playing in a park, parks committee chair Giorgio Mammoliti said.

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Deep-sea oil blowout could decimate favourite kiwi beaches

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Deep-sea oil blowout could decimate favourite kiwi beaches

A computer oil spill modelling report released today shows a deep-sea blowout could have devastating impacts on New Zealand's coastal waters and significant economic consequences.

Industry standard modelling by Wellington based data scientists Dumpark using ten years of climate and weather data, shows the blowout effects of two planned deep-sea drilling locations off the West Coast of the North Island and the East Coast of the South Island. The deepest current production well in New Zealand is 125 meters. Texan oil driller Anadarko is scheduled to begin the first deep-sea drilling (at 1500 meters) this summer off Aucklands West Coast.

We predicted the trajectory of a thousand oil spill scenarios at two sites in New Zealand using ten years of global archives of marine weather data. We are basically answering a what if question. What if a catastrophic blowout scenario occurred at these deep-sea drill sites? - Laurent Lebreton, Dumpark Ocean Modeller

The modelling for the north shows the likelihood of oil hitting Aucklands iconic West Coast beaches and harbours. In the south, a spill off the coast of Otago could spread across the Chatham Rise - a vital commercial fishing ground and marine wildlife habitat - reaching all the way to the Chatham Islands.

In the North Island scenario, a deep-sea blowout will probably have dramatic consequences for the entire Western coastline and harbours from Taranakis Cape Egmont to Opononi in Northland - including Aucklands West Coast beaches. For a blowout off Otago, most modelled trajectories drift eastward without encountering land for months between Christchurch and the Chatham islands. - Timo Franz, Dumpark Data Analyst

Spill modelling reports are a permitting requirement for oil drilling, however deep-sea oil spill modelling reports have not yet been made publicly available on the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) website.

Greenpeace Campaigner Steve Abel said The Government have been understating the real risks being taken with our oceans and coastlines, so today we are showing New Zealanders what the Government, Minister Simon Bridges and industry already know and have kept hidden - the full extent of the risk of deep-sea drilling.

Drilling at these depths is much riskier than the shallow drilling we currently have in New Zealand. This modelling suggests just how much of a threat deep-sea drilling could be to our values, our seas, our beaches, our way of life and our economic prosperity."

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The Ultimate Caribbean Scuba Diving Experience: Sandals and Beaches Resorts’ Dive Options Impress – Video

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How can Sandwich build better beaches, pay for them?

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Selectmen in a public-forum section of their Thursday night meeting were asked to consider ways in which beaches might be upgraded in town and how that might be funded.

Better beaches? That takes better revenue flow, the board was told.

How to improve beaches? Well that might start at Town Neck with an upgrade there and a start to pay for the work by increasing stickers issued to one-time day users. That fee this past summer totaled $10.

Selectmen were told such an approach pivots on conducting a needs cost-benefit analysis of beach revenue and its future potential.

Selectmen did not respond to the ideas, but Town Manager Bud Dunham said his office might be able to generate fiscal data related to beach revenue that could be extrapolated in new ways.

To be clear and put things in some sort of perspective, Sandwich generates about $220,000 in total revenue, Dunham said. In contrast, the Town of Barnstable collects over $1 million at Sandy Neck alone.

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Silver Retreats Expanding Corporate Retreats and Vacationing Options to Cambridge Beaches in Bermuda

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Silver Retreats Expanding Corporate Retreats and Vacationing Options to Cambridge Beaches in Bermuda

Silver Retreats, where world-class service and luxury meet, is partnering with Cambridge Beaches Resort & Spa for an unbelievable customer experience.

The Cambridge Beaches team commitment is to create a world class luxury resort experience by anticipating the needs of our guests thereby providing the ultimate, in guest satisfaction. Aspirations are recognized and satisfied, always leaving our guests feeling welcomed, cared for, comfortable and pampered, said Clarence Hofheins, General Manager of Cambridge Beaches Resort & Spa. Our new partnership with Silver Retreats is an extension of that philosophy by providing our corporate group clients with a dedicated service ensuring an incredible experience, with several customizable options and a level of luxury that our discerning guests have come to expect when traveling to Bermuda and staying at Cambridge Beaches Resort & Spa. We see this partnership as a perfect fit.

Cambridge Beaches Resort and Spa is recognized for its 4 star rooms, lavish facilities and pristine beaches, Cambridge Beaches Resort & Spa provides consumers with exceptional service and is a popular location for Silver Retreats customers.

We are excited about partnering with Cambridge Beaches Resort & Spa. They have our same commitment to the customer, which is our signature priority at Silver Retreats. Their location is exquisite and provides an outstanding corporate culture. This partnership will ensure that the customer's experience extends far beyond the ordinary retreat. Together we will make the experience extraordinary," said Jyl London, Chief Operating Officer of Silver Retreats.

About Silver Retreats Silver Retreats offers perfect corporate retreat for executive teams full of luxury, fine dining, extreme adventure and exclusive privileges in the world-class destination. Simply contact Silver Retreats with the number of people attending, the purpose of the retreat, and the dates. We will take it from there, leaving assurance that groups will receive nothing other than the utmost quality and an overall incredible experience. Although Silver was created with corporate team building retreats in mind, Silver also provides extensive personalized packages that cater to all sizes and types of groups. Packages include transportation, lodging and dining accommodations, custom activities. Regardless of the occasion, Silver will plan and organize every integral part of your trip, ensuring your retreat will be an incredible experience that will not leave you disappointed.

About Cambridge Beaches Resort & Spa Cambridge Beaches Resort & Spa, is authentically Bermuda and steeped in history. It is a picturesque sanctuary from the stresses of everyday life, where adults can again be treated as individuals and where they can regain contact with themselves, their partners, their friends and families, the things that bring meaning to life. The resort welcomes guests 16 years and older year round and whether you seek activity or tranquility, we offer world-class amenities that include the Ocean Spa, a range of gourmet dining venues and experiences, four private beaches, ocean-view Pool Suites with private plunge pools, a bay-front Infinity Pool, nature preserve, full service marina, golf and tennis. Quite simply, Cambridge Beaches is the antidote to stress.

Press Contact: Jyl@ 801-663-3794 at Silver Retreats Alexis @ 441-234-0331 x360 at Cambridge Beaches Resort and Spa

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Rosario Dawson on Why Leo and Nude Beaches Inspire Her Eco-Activism! | POPSUGAR Interview – Video

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Quogue Group Pushing For Nourishment On Village Beaches

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As dredging gets under way for a groundbreaking $26 million nourishment effort for the beaches in Sagaponack, Water Mill and Bridgehampton, elsewhere in the town another oceanside village is grappling with the issue of beach nourishment in its own right.

Fueled by a citizen-based initiative that footed more than $100,000 to have a nourishment plan drafted, Quogue Village has been flirting with the idea of undergoing beach nourishment for more than three years.

Mayor Peter Sartorius said the Village Board was approached in 2010 by a group of citizens lobbying for nourishment of Quogues 2.7-mile stretch of beach. The group of primarily Dune Road residents, which formed the nonprofit Save the Dunes and Beaches Foundation, agreed to pay the permit fees on behalf of the village.

Theres no commitment to go forward with any kind of a project, Mayor Sartorius said. It wasnt like a secret or anythingit was mentioned in meetings, and I addressed it in my state of the village address.

Currently, the group has pending applications for beach nourishment, in the villages name, with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the State Department of Environmental Conservation, the New York General Services Administration and the New York Coastal Management Program, according to Aram Terchunian of First Coastal, a Westhampton Beach erosion control firm.

Mr. Terchunian is a longtime consultant to the group as well as a consultant for the project in eastern Southampton Town.

Its important, because everyones got a stake in the beachregardless of where you live in Quogue, youve got a stake in the beach, Mr. Terchunian said. If youre a Quogue resident and youve been going to the beach for the past eight to 10 years, you know that its a shrinking situation.

The Save the Dunes and Beaches Foundation is calling for a project that would dredge about 1.1 million cubic yards of sand from the ocean floor about a mile offshore and use that sand to add an average of 60 feet of beach to the 14,235 linear feet of coastline. The added sand would act as an additional barrier to protect the houses on Dune Road, as well as the village as a whole, Mr. Terchunian explained.

According to the groups proposed plan, which is available on its website, quoguebeaches.org, as well as in hard copies at the Quogue Library and Village Hall, the project could be completed in about two months and would cost more than $14.1 million.

Mayor Sartorius said the village has no intentions of moving forward with such a project at this time, as it has not been determined if its necessary or in the publics best interest, adding, At this point were at an informal discussion phase.

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India's Goa State Beaches To Receive Facelift

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PANAJI (Goa) Oct 17 (Bernama) -- The Goa Tourism Department will give a facelift to four shorelines including Colva in the South district to divert tourists from the crowded beaches of North Goa in the western Indian state.

The Union tourism ministry has allocated Rs 17.23 crore (about US$2.8 million) to upgrade facilities at Colva, Gonsua, Betalbatim and Benaulim beaches in South Goa in a project named "Colva Circuit", Press Trust of India (PTI) reported.

"All South Goa beaches are internationally famous and attract a lot of tourists. These areas demand an upgrade, development and a facelift which can accommodate more tourists and provide better facilities to boost tourism in South Goa," said State Tourism Minister Dilip Parulekar.

The project will see the improvement of various facilities at the beaches such as car parks, pathways, seating areas, a children's park, changing rooms and washrooms, among others.

It will also include beautifiying sites of interest along the southern coastline.

Dilip said development work is anticipated to be completed within 180 days from the day work order is executed.

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