Paddle out ceremony marks the beginning of Mavericks surf contest season (MULTIMEDIA)
Today in Half Moon Bay, an opening ceremony, known as the paddle out, marked the beginning of Mavericks Invitational surf contest season. View photos and video.
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Bay Area photographer promotes conservation with marine life portraits
Susan Middleton, wildlife photographer, snaps portraits of rare sea life to promote conservation efforts. When a bird died from consuming plastic shreds, she photographed the plastic to make an artistic point.