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The Coastal Warrior

Mark Massara, a pioneer of surfer activism, talks about his efforts to preserve undeveloped land along the California coast.

Published: January 8, 2009, 06 pm
Revised: June 25, 2009, 02 pm
Author(s): David Randle
Content Source: New York Times

Topics:

Ocean Issues,

Ocean Champions

Posted by Sharon Matrisciano on June 25, 2009 2:40 pm

I love this story. It's good to see an attorney defending measures to protect the earth.

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