Legacy of Andy Irons Kept Alive in New Signature Summer Collection
Billabong has unveiled a new summer signature collection honoring three‑time world surf champion Andy Irons. The line revives the classic Rising Sun boardshorts and adds an A.I. Champ trucker hat, echoing Irons’ iconic style. The release follows a nostalgic tale of Irons swapping shoes with a Basque fisherman, underscoring his human side. The collection seeks to connect longtime fans and new surfers with Irons’ enduring legacy.
Scientists Unleash Giant ‘Freak Wave’ in Lab Pool and It Erupts Upward (Video)
Scientists have recreated a rogue wave in a circular wave basin by synchronizing computer‑controlled paddles to focus energy at the center, producing a vertical jet that mimics 65‑foot ocean swells. The experiment offers the first repeatable, lab‑scale visual proof of...
Inside Japan’s Haunted Ghost Island Where 1,300 Workers Died (Video)
Hashima Island, once a bustling coal mining hub off Nagasaki, peaked at over 5,000 residents in 1959 before abandonment in 1974 when coal ran out. During World War II, forced labor of thousands of Korean and Chinese workers led to more...
Bezos Sails $500m Superyacht to Costa Rica To Save Sharks
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez used their $500 million sailing superyacht Koru, supported by the $75 million vessel Abeona, to travel to Costa Rica’s Cocos Island for a shark‑conservation initiative. The couple arrived via a Gulfstream G650ER jet and stayed aboard Abeona...
Perfect Waves, No Crowd, No Problem — Miguel Blanco's 'Orienta' Is the Antidote to Modern Surfing
Miguel Blanco’s new surf film *Orienta* documents a 12‑day solo expedition along Africa’s remote beach‑breaks, where he rides a 5’8″ twin‑fin eco board in uncrowded, crystal‑blue waves. The project blends a fictional storyline with real‑time footage of dusty dunes, local...
They Tried to Ban Surfing. The Irony Couldn't Be Greater.
The article contrasts the extravagance of tech‑industry events, exemplified by a Spotify party costing $7,000 for ice cubes, with the paltry $0.003 per stream paid to musicians. It traces this imbalance back to the Victorian era, when industrial wealth turned...
Inside California’s Forbidden Navy Island ‘Covered in Unexploded Bombs’ (Video)
San Clemente Island, a 50‑mile‑off California Navy training ground, conducts the only simultaneous ship‑to‑shore, air‑to‑ground, and live‑fire ground exercises in the continental United States. The island is littered with unexploded ordnance, keeping it off‑limits to civilians. Despite intense military activity,...
‘The Blob’ Marine Heatwave Reignites Off California, Shattering Records
A marine heatwave off California, dubbed a resurgence of “The Blob,” is breaking temperature records, with surface water reaching 68.5°F—7.7°F above average—and bottom water hitting 67.6°F, the hottest April reading in a century. Scripps Pier in La Jolla has already shattered...
Watch: Mosquitos, Empty Reefs and Brotherhood
Pro surfer John John Florence shares a new episode of his Vela catamaran series, "Mosquito Bay | Vela | Presented by Yeti," featuring family time with his wife, son, and brothers. The footage captures the challenges of remote sailing—mosquito‑filled cabins,...
Florida’s New ‘Mind-Blowing’ Wave Pool Set to Pump Year-Round (Video)
Endless Surf is constructing The Point, a next‑generation wave pool in Sebastian Inlet, Florida, slated to open in 2026. The facility uses air‑pressure technology to generate precise, customizable waves across multiple zones, allowing surfers of all skill levels to ride...
The Banksy Show You Don't Want to Miss Is in San Diego Right Now
The Art of Banksy: Without Limits is on display at the Del Mar Fairgrounds in San Diego through April 22, featuring more than 200 works ranging from originals and prints to sculptures, holograms and an infinity‑room installation. Tickets cost $28‑$34 with an...
Hawaii’s 137 ‘Secret’ Islands Reveal a Hidden Underwater Archipelago (Video)
Recent video coverage highlights that the Hawaiian archipelago comprises about 137 volcanic islands and atolls, extending nearly 1,600 miles across the Pacific. While only eight islands are above water and widely known, the majority lie submerged, forming a hidden underwater...
‘100% Chance’ Tsunami Warning Haunts the Mediterranean, Scientists Say
Scientists warned that the Mediterranean faces a guaranteed tsunami of at least one meter within the next 30‑50 years, according to UNESCO. The threat stems not from typical tectonic shifts but from a potential volcanic landslide, with Mount Etna’s unstable...
Jacob Burke + Soup Bowl = Exactly What Surf Films Should Be
Jacob Burke’s new surf film *A Fish Out of Water* showcases the raw, unsponsored essence of surfing on Barbados’ famed Soup Bowl wave. Filmed throughout 2025, the documentary follows Burke and his family as they chase the demanding right‑hand barrel...
‘Unconquerable’ 500-Year-Old Sea Fortress Defies Empires in the Arabian Sea (Video)
Murud‑Janjira, a 500‑year‑old sea fortress off Maharashtra’s coast, was rebuilt in stone by Abyssinian regent Malik Ambar in 1567 after an earlier wooden outpost. Its 360‑degree moat, cannons and strategic position on the Arabian Sea trade corridor made it a...