Respecting and protecting the coasts:

Do something on your next Surfing Adventure abroad

Find out how you can actively contribute to the protection of coasts and marine life.
At the end you will get a list with initiatives that work worldwide for environmental protection in surfing.

1. Avoid waste

○ Use reusable water bottles and containers

○ Take your own snack with you when surfing to reduce packaging waste

2. Environmentally friendly products

○ Choose sustainable surfboards and accessories that are made from eco-friendly materials

○ Look for biodegradable waxes and cleaning products

3. Coastal cleaning

○ Organize or participate in local beach and coastal cleanups

○ Set an example and collect litter while you surf

4. Create awareness

○ Share information about coastal protection on social media to inspire other people

○ Get involved in online communities that deal with environmental protection in surfing

5. Education and awareness raising

○ Learn about the local ecosystems and endangered species in your surfing areas

○ Inform other surfers about the importance of protecting coastlines and marine life

6. Engage with local authorities

○ Attend public meetings to raise your voice for environmentally friendly policies

○ Support projects that work to preserve surf spots

Initiatives worldwide for environmental protection in surfing

Surfrider Foundation

○ A global organization dedicated to protecting the coasts and oceans. They organize beach clean-ups, campaigns to reduce pollution and campaign for the protection of surf spots

Save The Waves Coalition

○ This organization works to protect coastal habitats and preserve surf spots by promoting a sustainable surfing community

1% for the Planet

○ A global movement that brings together companies and individuals to donate 1% of their sales to environmental organizations working to protect the oceans

Ocean Conservancy

○ Committed to protecting the oceans through educational programs and initiatives to reduce plastic waste in the oceans

Plastic Pollution Coalition

○ A global alliance working to reduce plastic consumption and combat the impact of plastic pollution on the oceans

Surfers Against Sewage (SAS)

○ A UK charity working to protect coastlines and improve water quality. They organize coastal cleans and awareness campaigns

Let’s do something, alone or all together, to keep our waves as clean as possible.