
On the Ground Update: Two Major Wins for Surf Ecosystem Protection in Mexico
Port expansion within the Bahía de Todos Santos World Surfing Reserve blocked and Oaxaca Working Group for the Protection of Waves and Surf Breaks created.

Port expansion within the Bahía de Todos Santos World Surfing Reserve blocked and Oaxaca Working Group for the Protection of Waves and Surf Breaks created.

Port expansion threatens waves within the Bahía de Todos Santos World Surfing Reserve in Ensanada, Mexico.

The Coalition Summit held in Santa Cruz on June 7 through June 9 was a historic event for Save The

With every iconic surf break, there’s history and community. By protecting these waves, we’re protecting everything they stand for.

In a historic moment, the first state park in Baja California, Mexico was officially approved, providing long-lasting protection for the iconic San Miguel wave alongside 67 hectares of green space

The World Surfing Reserve and the local community now have new public access to one of the most visited beaches and waves of the reserve.

After years of consideration by government agencies and edits to technical documents, the campaign to protect San Miguel is closer to victory.

To expand Surf Protected Area Networks, Save The Waves and the Bahia de Todos Santos World Surfing Reserve are taking new strides to asses, monitor and, ultimately, protect surf ecosystems in Mexico. Using a nationwide surf inventory, Save The Waves will be able to identify and prioritize high-value Mexican surf breaks.

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.