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[August 1, 2003]
In Brief
Crimson Tide As if more than 200 species of jellyfish weren't enough, scientists have discovered a new variety in the cold, dark waters of the Pacific Ocean. They nicknamed the sea blob "Big Red" because of its thick red bell and pudgy arms. Its official name, Tiburonia granrojo, comes from the scientist's research vessel, Tiburon, and the Spanish words for big red.
[July 1, 2003]
In Brief
 Park It According to the National Park Service, waterbikers are allowed to use Lake Mead, Nevada. The decision came after a test of these machines concluded that they don't adversely impact a lake that allows motorized boating. In a lawsuit, clean waterway advocates Bluewater Network had requested the study. Allegedly not satisfied with the test results, the group has reportedly claimed it is planning to sue again.
[May 1, 2003]
In Brief
Angling Actors

Tinseltown's A-list has happily been doing commercials overseas for years, pitching everything from cars to coffee and getting millions for a few days' work. But most of these big names never expected their ads to be seen by people on this side of the pond. Thanks to the Internet, the once-secret spots are popping up everywhere, including one of Michael J. Fox hooked on fishing gear in Japan. We want to know what he's so embarrassed about. He does fish, doesn't he?

Hog Heaven

[February 1, 2003]
In Brief
For Cod's Sake

It may be time to cut back on fast-food fish sandwiches. Overfishing is causing cod stocks in the North Sea to diminish drastically. In fact, supplies are so low that the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea advised closing the sea to most fishing indefinitely, putting a strain on commercial fishermen. Other cod supplies, except those in Iceland and the Barents Sea, are also low.

Sub Hubbub

[November 1, 2002]
In Brief
Boaters Beware

On a pertinent military front, boaters should be aware that some of the temporary rules put in place in the wake of September 11 may become permanent. While boating in areas near a naval base, know this: If you pass within 100 yards of a Navy ship or stop within 500 yards of one, you could be fined $250,000 or even face six years in prison.

Rain Showers

[January 2, 2002]
In Brief
SLEEPS WITH FISH Ah, the famous mob-movie characters-Vito Corleone, Pauley Walnuts, and…an animated shark? Sharkslayer, a new animated feature film from Dreamworks, recently went into production and will feature Shrek-like animation. They say it will be just like the Sopranos, but with fish and unsavory seafood characters. Rumor has it Will Smith, Angelina Jolie, and Renée Zellweger will perform the voices.
[October 1, 2001]
Manifold Destiny
Are California’s tough regulations forcing our boats out of the water?
[September 1, 2001]
To The Rescue
Without a Paddle, Nissan Marine Rescues Rowing Team
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