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Re:Surfers three times more likely to have antibiotic-resist... by aresant on Sunday January 21, 2018 @09:18PM (#16201454)
No coastal surf break that's close to civilization is safe from bacteria infestation but it is manageable.

BUT sewage regulation can go a long, long way - take a look at the San Diego bacteria report http://www.sdbeachinfo.com - the regularly sampled coastal water is in general pretty good even though there was rain in SoCal last week.

Meanwhile less than 30 miles away the surf breaks next to Tijuana, Mexico are extremely high bacteria - that's about par for the course - really sad to see:

http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/environment/sd-me-t...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WEyeCm0GVKg

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Re:Surfers three times more likely to have antibiotic-resist... by rcpt on Sunday January 21, 2018 @11:09PM (#16201854)
That sewage is gross but the waves that break right near the outflow look ass kicking https://youtu.be/gcMqr_vbInI
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Re:Surfers three times more likely to have antibiotic-resist... by el_benhameen on Monday January 22, 2018 @12:12AM (#16202096)
Imperial Beach is supposed to have one of the best beach breaks in San Diego county besides Black’s, but even the mayor got sick from surfing it. Major bummer.

http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/environment/sd-me-t...

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Re:Surfers three times more likely to have antibiotic-resist... by tome on Monday January 22, 2018 @06:24AM (#16203534)
> even the mayor got sick from surfing it. Major bummer.

You'd think those damn bugs would know better than to get the mayor.

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Re:Surfers three times more likely to have antibiotic-resist... by dsnuh on Monday January 22, 2018 @01:58PM (#16206896)
Bodysurfing Imperial Beach on a big day is some of the most fun you can have in San Diego, if you're into that sort of thing.
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