What We Do
Save The Waves protects coastal ecosystems around the world in partnership with local communities, utilizing a unique combination of protected areas, economics, and direct action.
World Surfing Reserves
Through our World Surfing Reserves program we protect amazing surf spots and coastlines, by working on long-term conservation through outreach, planning and community capacity building.
Surfonomics
Through Surfonomics we determine the economic value of a wave and surfing to local communities to help decision makers make choices to protect the value of their coast and waves.
Endangered Waves
When an epic wave or coastline is under threat from poorly planned development or pollution, we mount campaigns to educate the public and take direct action through our Endangered Waves and Branded Campaigns.
Breaking News
Save The Waves visited the World Surfing Reserve in Huanchaco, Peru in a delegation that explored the place, waves and ancient culture, while strategizing the World Surfing Reserve’s next steps, progress and needs. Written by Carlos Antonio Ferrer.
“With their programs so deeply ingrained in the surfing community, the Save The Waves team was a natural choice and perfect partnership for UGG,” said Ian Stewart, Vice President of Global Marketing at Deckers Brands. “UGG was founded by a young surfer, so supporting our cherished waves and coastlines is really a way for us to return to our roots.”
Over the next 6 months, the World Surfing Reserve, and partner organizations will work with the local government to create education efforts about the plastic pollution problem and empower local people to find sustainable strategies to live without plastic.
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