Applications for ‘World Surfing Reserve’ Program Opens
World Surfing Reserves is our flagship program dedicated to protecting outstanding surf breaks. Application window is open April 8 – October 15, 2021.
April 8, 2021
Stories
‘Life Is A Wave’ goes virtual! Join Save The Waves in our global celebration
Join Save The Waves on May 13th, 4PM PST for an event that celebrates, inspires and raises funds for surf ecosystems. We’re bringing together our Coalition as we share stories from partners and friends in every corner of the globe. REGISTRATION IS FREE.
April 7, 2021
New Surfonomics Study for Lobitos, Peru Released
Lobitos is a perfect example of how a small village can benefit from, and depend on, the preservation of a world-class wave. The newest Surfonomics study reveals the significant economic contribution of surf tourism.
February 22, 2021
One of the Greatest Waves in the Maldives is Under Serious Threat
Written by Tony Butt | Chickens is a lefthander that breaks off a small island called Kuda Villigili in the northeast of the North Malé Atoll. If it isn’t saved, it will go down in history as an unfortunate case that could have so easily been avoided.
February 9, 2021
Save The Waves and partners launch international campaign to protect the Maldives
Surf ecosystems across the Maldives are being destroyed by rapid coastal development. Save The Waves and local partners launch a campaign to change that.
February 1, 2021
Five Easy Ways to Support the Coalition!
Each action item only takes a few minutes! But the impact for the protection of our global coastlines is lasting.
December 11, 2020
Our Top Ten Accomplishments of 2020
Save The Waves is proud to reflect on our most memorable moments of 2020! These milestones spanned across the globe, were achieved in collaboration with local Coalition partners and often took several years of hard, diligent work to accomplish.
December 10, 2020
Celebrating Our Shared Victories
Despite the hardships and curveballs of 2020, Save The Waves Coalition is proud to report an impactful year. Our team rose to the challenge to achieve historic milestones for surf conservation and scale our work across the globe.
December 4, 2020
The Road to Becoming a World Surfing Reserve
A WSR is more than a designation. Playa Hermosa begins to work towards its vision for the protection of its surf ecosystem.
October 28, 2020