There will be a high-pitched, continuous hum on NSW ocean beaches from shark surveillance drones

* "Shark-spotting drones will provide year-round coverage at about 70 beaches along the NSW coast as part of an expanded surveillance program announced after a Sydney mother was attacked by a suspected white shark."

"The state government on Sunday announced it would allocate an additional $34 million for shark-spotting drones, providing coverage at every ocean beach from Palm Beach to Cronulla 365 days of the year."

"About 70 beaches across the state will have year-round drone surveillance, with all Sydney beaches covered from July 1.It will also trial artificial intelligence to improve shark detection." >>
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-28/more-funding-for-nsw-shark-spotting-drone-program/106852096

* Restore confidence to beachgoers
"NSW beaches to get dawn-to-dusk drone patrols in $34m anti-shark program...We need to treat the beach like the bush. It’s the wild.” >>
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/jun/28/nsw-beaches-to-get-dawn-to-dusk-drone-patrols-in-34m-anti-shark-program

* A deep dive on sharks and the law in NSW
https://lsj.com.au/articles/a-deep-dive-on-sharks-and-the-law-in-nsw/
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Costa Rica to Host WSL Surf Event in Playa Hermosa This August

The World Surf League will return to Costa Rica this August with the Garabito Surf City PRO 2026, bringing an official professional surf event back to the country after a nearly eight-year absence. The competition will take place from August 13 to 16 in Playa Hermosa, Garabito, and will feature both men’s and women’s QS […]
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https://ticotimes.net/2026/06/25/costa-rica-to-host-wsl-surf-event-in-playa-hermosa-this-august

Costa Rica to Host WSL Surf Event in Playa Hermosa This August : The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate

The World Surf League returns to Costa Rica in August with the Garabito Surf City PRO 2026, a men’s and women’s QS 2000 event in Playa Hermosa.

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Brasileiro & Exp-Pro Surfer Paulistana‎ - Cabarita Beach, Australia - Part 2

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It’s okay to be nervous, but ALWAYS give it a go! 🙌

A day full of waves, smiles, and unforgettable memories with Surfing Australia, Owen Wright, and many more Olympians! 🤩

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La World Surf League ha integrato l'#AppleWatch per risolvere un problema logistico: i surfisti, a centinaia di metri dalla spiaggia, non sentono gli annunci. Ora ricevono i punteggi in tempo reale direttamente al polso. #tech #surfing #apple

Today in Labor History June 23, 1972: Title IX of the United States Civil Rights Act of 1964 was amended to prohibit sexual discrimination to any educational program receiving federal funds. As a result, there has been a huge increase in girls’ athletic programs in high schools and colleges and, consequently, professional women athletes. It is probably one of the reasons why the U.S. has been able to produce so many top-level women soccer players and dominate women’s soccer for the past 20+ years. In 2022, after filing a claim for equal pay, the U.S. women’s national soccer team won equal pay to the men. The World Surf League has been providing equal pay to female and male athletes for six years now. Title IX also prohibits banning transgender athletes from competing in school sports, although this has been repeatedly violated in many states, with support of the courts, and has been eviscerated by Trump with his threats to withhold federal funding.

#workingclass #LaborHistory #feminism #equalpay #sexism #discrimination #TitleIX #women #soccer #surfing #transathletes #worldcup #TransRightsAreHumanRights #lgbtq #transphobia

Brasileiro & Exp-Pro Surfer Paulistana‎ - Cabarita Beach, Australia - Part 2

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