What We Do: Protect
At Save The Waves, we strive to do more than react to immediate threats to surf breaks: we work hard to proactively conserve surf ecosystems and create surf protected areas.
December 21, 2021
Stories
Surf Conservation as a Lifeline
Written by Laura Zumbado. For me, conservation is a lifeline. Protecting these ecosystems is vital to enjoy the wellbeing they bring to us.
December 20, 2021
Campaign Update: Victory for Killalea!
The campaign to protect the surf ecosystem known as “The Farm” in Killalea from a development project has been won! This victory is thanks to the incredible efforts of the local community in Shellharbour Beach, Surfrider Foundation Australia, National Surfing Reserves Australia, the Save Killalea Alliance and an outpouring of support from the international surf community.
December 16, 2021
Surf and Conservation in the Atlantic: Protecting Azorean Waves
Five islands, six events, twenty-five films and one goal: protect surf breaks in the Azores. João de Macedo recaps recents travels with Save The Waves.
December 13, 2021
Our Top Ten Moments of 2021
We are proud reveal our top ten moments of 2021! These milestones are victories for our Coalition and coastal communities across the globe.
December 10, 2021
A Letter from Our CEO
Like the year before it, 2021 has not been easy for any of us. The pandemic, climate issues, racial injustice,
December 3, 2021
What We Do: Defend
Save The Waves was founded defending an endangered wave. To this day, our campaigns are a central pillar to our organization.
November 22, 2021
Climate Change & Saving Waves: Address from CEO
As ocean lovers and surfers there is no bigger threat to our sport, our economies and our ecosystems than climate change. Every conservation organization must become a climate organization. We simply don’t have time to wait.
November 3, 2021
Voices of San Miguel: What It Means to Preserve the Birthplace of Mexican Surfing
With every iconic surf break, there’s history and community. By protecting these waves, we’re protecting everything they stand for.
September 23, 2021