This Week in Ladyslider News: Paige Alms, Long-Lost Continents and Jellyfish Galore!
- Be sure to read this great piece on big wave charger Paige Alms by Maui Time. Here is a little excerpt:
"At the Women’s March on Maui on Saturday, Jan. 21, Paige Alms was moving through the crowd of thousands gathered to speak up for women’s rights and equality and against the authoritarianism of Donald Trump when she saw herself. It was a large photo of her surfing Jaws, posted on a sign with the words “Action is Power.” Alms went up to the woman holding the sign and asked if she could take picture with her.
“Suuuuure…” the woman told her, clearly not recognizing her.
“You have me on your sign,” Alms responded. “No big deal.”
The story is surprising, given Alms’ superstar status in the surfing world, but also not surprising. Though famous around the world for her big wave surfing skills, she’s also an authentic, down-to-earth Maui girl.
- Long-lost continent found submerged deep under Indian Ocean (New Scientist, 1/31/17)
- RIP Surfing Magazine, 1964 - 2017: After more than 50 years in publication, Surfing magazine’s final glossy chapter is coming to a close (Surfline, 2/25/17)
- In ocean conservation: Check out this article from the Smithsonian, "Ocean preserves keep fishing boats away from grey reef sharks."
- In an unexpected turn of events, Queensland beach witnessed thousands of blue blubber jellyfish cover the beach. Apparently, it is natural to see jellyfish bloom, but not in this capacity! Marine biologist, Dr. Lisa-Ann Gershwin, said that this was "the biggest she had seen in her 25 years of research."
- One of our fave films 'North Shore' turns 30 this year! If you have not watched this film yet...we highlight recommend it. For everyone else who has seen it, check out this interview with actor Gregory Harrison aka Chandler by the OC Register.
