On The Ground Update: North Devon WSR
Since the announcement of North Devon U.K. as the next World Surfing Reserve in April of 2022, the Local Stewardship
November 10, 2022
Blog | Category: Programs
BREAKING: Massive Oil Spill in Salina Cruz Devastates Punta Conejo and Surrounding Coastlines
In an ecological disaster, on Sunday, October 23, fishermen, surfers, and conservation groups denounced the presence of oil and hydrocarbons on different beaches near the Port of Salina Cruz, Oaxaca.
October 26, 2022
Santa Cruz WSR: Update on the Opal Cliffs Project
Save The Waves and the World Surfing Reserve believe that a different approach should be considered in order to protect surf resources.
October 12, 2022
Major progress in SPANs project to protect Azorean waves
As Save The Waves launches its second phase of work in the Azores, awareness efforts make a significant impact for preservation of surf ecosystems in this unique archipelago.
August 24, 2022
Representing Surf Breaks at the UN Ocean Conference in Lisbon, Portugal
Save The Waves attended the United Nations Ocean Conference in Lisbon, Portugal which brought together governments, NGO’s, and political leaders to discuss the current state of the oceans and work on solutions to the multiple crises we face.
July 30, 2022
Learn how to report plastic pollution using your phone
This Plastic-Free July, learn how surfers can reduce their plastic consumption and report plastic pollution at your local surf spots.
July 13, 2022
Cowell’s Beach Success: Another Year of Improved Water Quality
For the third consecutive year, Cowell Beach is not included on Heal the Bay’s “Beach Bummer” list.
June 23, 2022
How to Protect A Local Surf Ecosystem: Playa Hermosa, Costa Rica
“Our community is as strong as our wave.” How do you preserve one the of premiere Costa Rican surf breaks and its local wildlife?
June 22, 2022
Playa Hermosa, Costa Rica dedicated as World Surfing Reserve
Costa Rica’s Playa Hermosa was dedicated as the newest World Surfing Reserve, designating Garabito’s famous surf break as only one out of twelve such surf reserves across the globe and the first in Central America
June 13, 2022