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NOAA Head Responsible for Weather Prediction Died Swimming in Forecasted Dangerous Conditions

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The director of a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) division responsible for predicting weather died Monday in North Carolina while swimming in dangerous conditions that federal forecasters had warned about, reports NBC News. Related: How to Spot, Avoid and Escape Rip Tides in the Ocean William Lapenta, head of the NOAA‘s National Centers for Environmental Prediction, drowned Monday while […]
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Hawaii to California Swimmer Finds Plastic in ‘Great Pacific Garbage Patch’ Has Increased by 1,000%

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Long-distance swimmer Ben Lecomte is experiencing the beauty of the natural world and the true cost of plastic pollution in our oceans. After 40 days of swimming up to 8 hours per day, and pushing himself through his physical limits, Ben has finally clipped 200 nautical miles since commencing his triumphant journey on the 17 of June. Related: 5,500 Mile […]
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20 Great White Sharks Spotted Just 100-Yards Off Ocean Beach, San Francisco, CA Last Week…

Last week, the US Coast Guard spotted a group of 20 great white sharks off Pacifica and Ocean Beach, San Francisco, a strange gathering point for big sharks. Local swimmers, wind surfers, and kayakers are at an increased risk while out on the water in these coastal areas with these guys around. This is scary because you’ve gotta remember – […]
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