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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.
Historic Conservation Milestone Achieved with Approval of New 10,000-acre Sanctuary 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.
Campaign Update: Salvemos Punta Conejo
Last year, we launched the Salvemos Punta Conejo campaign and have been working diligently ever since. We know that once a natural phenomenon like Punta Conejo is altered by industry, it is forever lost. We won’t let this gem go down without a fight.
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.
Field Notes: Advancing Surf Conservation in Indonesia
Save The Waves recently traveled to Morotai, Indonesia to meet with our local and global partners, including Conservation International, to help establish long-term coastal protection for the area.
Major Victory! Seawall Project Defeated at Doughmore Beach, Ireland
After more than four years, the #NatureTrumpsWalls campaign has finally stopped the construction of a major sea wall from destroying Doughmore Beach.
Noosa, Australia Officially Dedicated as 10th World Surfing Reserve
On Friday, February 21, Australia’s famous Noosa pointbreaks were officially dedicated as the 10th World Surfing Reserve.
Gold Coast World Surfing Reserve in pursuit of legal protection
The Gold Coast World Surfing Reserve will work with the City of Gold Coast Council and Queensland State Government to secure protection.
Take action to preserve Chile’s surf breaks. #LeyDeRompientes
Article written and provided by our international Coalition partners at Fundación Rompientes Social organizations request the State of Chile to protect waves suitable for sports For the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, surfing will be recognized as an Olympic sport. In that context, Chile, in its 6,435 kilometers of coastline, holds over a hundred surfbreaks or