O’Neill and Save The Waves Coalition Join Forces to Protect Surf Ecosystems
Northern Californian surf brand O’Neill partners up with the international nonprofit organisation Save The Waves Coalition, uniting their efforts in
June 29, 2023
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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
North Devon announced as 12th World Surfing Reserve
North Devon has been selected at the 12th World Surfing Reserve! This international designation recognises the area’s outstanding quality surfing beaches, and brings together the local community to celebrate and protect their coastal heritage.
April 3, 2022
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
San Miguel surf break protected with landmark creation of Baja California’s first state park
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
September 20, 2021
Save The Waves’ Biggest Goal Yet: Protect 1,000 Waves by 2030
This ambitious goal aligns with the larger collective conservation goal of protecting 30% of marine resources by 2030.
May 20, 2021
Playa Hermosa, Costa Rica Named As Next World Surfing Reserve
Save The Waves is pleased to announce that Playa Hermosa, Garabito, Costa Rica has officially been approved as the next World Surfing Reserve – the first WSR in Central America.
September 23, 2020
Historic Milestone: 10,000-Acre Sanctuary Approved on Chile’s Central Coast
The Sanctuary encourages the protection of over 10,000 acres located on the central coast of Chile, including Topocalma and Puertocillo.
September 13, 2020
Cowell Beach Drops Off Beach Bummer List
For the first time in 10 years, Cowells was not included on the annual “Beach Bummer” list – showing major improvement for the Santa Cruz beach.
July 8, 2020