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 recently traveled to Morotai in Indonesia to meet with our local and global partners, including Conservation International, to help establish long-term coastal protection for the area. Surf Protected Area Network Manager, Mara Arroyo, recounts the trip and the progress made.
After more than four years of campaigning and fighting to save beloved Doughmore Beach in Ireland, the #NatureTrumpsWalls campaign and coalition has succeeded in stopping the construction of major sea walls that would have led to catastrophic impacts to the coast.
Because we care about our Coalition, we are taking informed and cautionary steps to ensure the health of our staff and supporters in the face of COVID-19.
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