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Salvemos Puerto Escondido – Save The Waves joins local efforts to protect iconic wave
The surf ecosystem of Puerto Escondido is facing threats on all fronts that are impacting the wave itself as well as the health of the coastal environment.
Our growing coalition, App reminders and Apple watch giveaway
Welcome to the second installment of the Save The Waves App blog! I am thrilled to deliver our quarterly Save The Waves App project updates. We’ve had an exciting last few months meeting with old and new Coalition partners, socializing the App and empowering coastal communities, and improving this tool to meet our community’s needs.
Representatives from All 12 World Surfing Reserves Convene at Coalition Summit
The Coalition Summit held in Santa Cruz on June 7 through June 9 was a historic event for Save The Waves and the protection of surf ecosystems more broadly. It was the first time in the history of the World Surfing Reserves program that we brought the entire network together with all 12 WSR’s represented
Guarda do Embau World Surfing Reserve Water Quality Project Update
Guarda do Embau, the ninth World Surfing Reserve, has continued to work diligently towards the long-term protection of the most important ecosystem attribute for the coast, the Rio do Madre. It is this river that flows from the mountains of the Serra do Tabuleiro State Park down to the breaking waves at Guarda that is
Spotlight: Creating Impact
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 protecting surf ecosystems across the globe. “The ocean is alive, and we’ve got to take care of it”, Jack O’Neill. Guided by its founder’s pioneering mindset, O’Neill shares with Save The Waves Coalition an unwavering
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
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.
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.
Latest News & Updates
Salvemos Puerto Escondido – Save The Waves joins local efforts to protect iconic wave
The surf ecosystem of Puerto Escondido is facing threats on all fronts that are impacting the wave itself as well as the health of the coastal environment.
Our growing coalition, App reminders and Apple watch giveaway
Welcome to the second installment of the Save The Waves App blog! I am thrilled to deliver our quarterly Save The Waves App project updates. We’ve had an exciting last few months meeting with old and new Coalition partners, socializing the App and empowering coastal communities, and improving this tool to meet our community’s needs.
Representatives from All 12 World Surfing Reserves Convene at Coalition Summit
The Coalition Summit held in Santa Cruz on June 7 through June 9 was a historic event for Save The Waves and the protection of surf ecosystems more broadly. It was the first time in the history of the World Surfing Reserves program that we brought the entire network together with all 12 WSR’s represented
Guarda do Embau World Surfing Reserve Water Quality Project Update
Guarda do Embau, the ninth World Surfing Reserve, has continued to work diligently towards the long-term protection of the most important ecosystem attribute for the coast, the Rio do Madre. It is this river that flows from the mountains of the Serra do Tabuleiro State Park down to the breaking waves at Guarda that is
Spotlight:
Creating Impact
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 protecting surf ecosystems across the globe. “The ocean is alive, and we’ve got to take care of it”, Jack O’Neill. Guided by its founder’s pioneering mindset, O’Neill shares with Save The Waves Coalition an unwavering
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
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.
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.
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1000 Waves
When we protect a wave, we are protecting much more than that. Save The Waves is committed to our biggest goal yet: protect 1000 waves by 2030.
SAN MIGUEL STATE PARK
In a historic moment for environmental and surf conservation, the first state park in Baja California, Mexico has been created!
Coalition for Cowell's
After a decade of water quality troubles, Cowell’s Beach was removed from Heal the Bay’s “Beach Bummer” list. This victory is a direct result of dedicated research and hard work by the Cowell’s Working Group led by Save The Waves and the City of Santa Cruz.
SAVING WAVES IN THE ATLANTIC
Five islands, six events, twenty-five films and one goal: protect surf breaks in the Azores. Save The Waves begins our work to create Surf Protected Area Networks across the archipelago.
SALVEMOS PUNTA CONEJO
Punta Conejo, a renowned surf break along the coastline of Southern Oaxaca, could be destroyed by the construction of a new industrial port project. Save The Waves is working with local partners to protect this coastal gem.
POCO A POCO
A look at the World Surfing Reserve of Bahia de Todos Santos in Baja Norte, Mexico, and how the local community is working together against environmental threats – including a massive shipwreck at the legendary surf spot, Todos Santos.
A WALK ON THE BEACH
Save The Waves and Irish partners launch a multi-year campaign to stop a controversial seawall project, proposed by Trump International Golf Links, from destroying Doughmore Beach. (Update Feb 2020: Campaign Victory! Learn more here.)