Save The Waves is an environmental coalition dedicated to preserving the world's surf spots and their surrounding environments. Our goal is to preserve and protect surfing locations around the planet and to educate the public about their value. Save the Waves works in partnership with local communities, foreign and national governments, as well as other conservation groups to prevent coastal development from entering the surf zone.
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3500 Highway One
Davenport, CA 95017, US
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Super stoked when one of your surfing heros gives you and your work a shoutout in the legendary surf publications! Thanks to Wayne "Rabbit" Bartholomew (AM) and Tracks Magazine and ol' uncle Andrew McKinnon! Read a really good analysis of the legacy of the World Surfing Reserves program. Also thanks to Trent Hodges and the WSR Executive Committee and Vision Council, plus Emmett Balassone for his work on supporting the campaigns. https://lnkd.in/gjpCxUea
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Amazing success in the Azores, where we have been working alongside the Waitt Institute, Oceano Azul Foundation as part of the Blue Azores Program. Grateful to the whole collaboration, but especially @andre avelar and Mara Arroyo for their amazing work to include surfing in this initiative, which in some ways is now just beginning. https://lnkd.in/gnx-KRG4
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Amazing success in the Azores, where we have been working alongside the Waitt Institute, Oceano Azul Foundation as part of the Blue Azores Program. Grateful to the whole collaboration, but especially @andre avelar and Mara Arroyo for their amazing work to include surfing in this initiative, which in some ways is now just beginning. https://lnkd.in/gnx-KRG4
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In the next episode of the #thelead podcast we welcome Hugo Tagholm! Give it a listen here: https://bit.ly/3Nswxgc Hugo is Executive Director of Oceana UK, and formerly Chief Executive of Surfers Against Sewage, where he grew the org from a 2 person operation to over 30 staff, secured support from the Royal Family, and recruited thousands of volunteers. Hugo opens up about the struggles of changing leadership posts, the opportunities and challenges of a large org vs a small org, and setting goals around fitness and mental health. Lots of good lessons from Hugo, and lots of kernels of wisdom to share. Hope you enjoy! 😎 Check out Hugo on social @hugotagholm and Ocean UK at @oceana_uk. 🔈 Listen and share the full podcast episode here: https://lnkd.in/gY2kP6Rg This might be interesting to you folks: Save The Waves Coalition Finisterre flotilla foundation Oceankind Oceans 5 Ocean Risk and Resilience Action Alliance Blue Marine Foundation Brick House Media Surf Industry Members Association (SIMA)
An excellent update from Mara Arroyo Senior Manager, Conservation and Science at Save The Waves Coalition. Recently, Punta del Este hosted the 10th International Waters Conference with the Global Environmental Facility (GEF) 🇺🇾 I was very grateful to be part of this event and for the opportunity to present our project with Conservation International, Sociedad Peruana de Derecho Ambiental, and UNIDO. The International Waters Conference was a key learning and exchange event for projects funded by the GEF in the focal area of International Waters. Together with Conservation International, we hosted a clinic on “Strengthening Marine Conservation Through the Blue Economy, Tourism and Nature-Based Sports” 🌊🏄🏻♀️🌎 This space allowed us to share our innovative approach to marine and coastal conservation, using surfing as a vehicle to create networks of surf-protected areas. The conference gathered more than 300 participants, collectively representing around 100 current GEF IW projects, from 80 countries. I’m looking forward to continuing working with our amazing team and expanding the networks of surf-protected areas to other regions around the globe 🌍
Exciting News! Save The Waves Coalition is thrilled to announce our partnership with the Rivian Foundation! 🌊 We are honored to be among the 41 inaugural grantees of Rivian Foundation’s launch, which was announced this week. Together, we are helping to protect California’s iconic surf ecosystems and making a lasting impact through this grant. “Rivian’s support to help us protect surf ecosystems goes beyond the wave. It preserves coastal habitats, provides refuge for endemic species, and safeguards local communities who depend on the surfing economy for their livelihoods. Our model of local-to-global partnership in California and beyond is forging a more resilient future against climate change - and spreading stoke while we make a difference through tools like our film festival,” - Nik Strong-Cvetich, CEO of Save The Waves. For more info on the Rivian Foundation, please visit: https://lnkd.in/gZKMYW96
Surf ecosystems face increasing threats from climate change, but a new parametric insurance model offers an innovative financial solution. We have teamed up with Ocean Risk and Resilience Action Alliance and the Government of Canada, to develop the world's first surf ecosystem climate insurance policy in El Salvador, ensuring coastal communities thrive economically and ecologically amid rising environmental challenges. Thanks to our partners Paso Pacifico, Las Flores Resort, Fondo de Inversión Ambiental de El Salvador, and Advisors at WTW, UCSC Center for Coastal Climate Resilience, Integral Consulting Inc. https://lnkd.in/gzPznikP
Check out this new paper on carbon-dense surf ecosystems by Jacob J. Bukoski PhD with contributions from Save The Waves staffers Diego Sancho Gallegos and Mara Arroyo! Huge shout out to the team Conservation International, Scott Atkinson, Marissa Miller, Kellee Koenig, GISP, Dan R. Reineman, John N. Kittinger https://lnkd.in/gN5Rd95J
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Stoked to announce the next episode of The Lead, featuring Majka Burhardt. Check it here: https://lnkd.in/gerDgp6r Majka is a professional climber, a mom of twins, a best-selling author of "More: Life on the Edge of Adventure and Motherhood", and overall student of life, but more importantly Majka is Founder and Executive Director of Legado, a rapidly growing NGO that empowers indigenous communities and creates legacy-drvien conservation. In our conversation, we talk about the transition from professional athlete, to nonprofit founder; the challenges and rewards of balancing family, adventure, and conservation, and how to stay curious. As well as finding time to document all of the good and bad in a book. Check out Majka on LinkedIn or on social @majkaburhardt and go learn more about Legado’s good work in mountain communities of Mozambique, Kenya, Peru and beyond at www.legadoinitiative.org Also, on this episode I have to apologize to Alex Honnold for throwing him under the bus and claiming he doesn't work for the environment. Not true and his new commitment to ReGen Ventures attests to this. Thanks! Sorry! Patagonia Save The Waves Coalition Brick House Media Music by: George Winston
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Stoked to announce the next episode of The Lead, a podcast dedicated to sharing the stories of effective conservation, climate and ocean leaders. This episode we feature Majka Burhardt. Majka is a professional climber, a mom of twins, a best-selling author of "More: Life on the Edge of Adventure and Motherhood", and overall student of life, but more importantly Majka is Founder and Executive Director of Legado, a rapidly growing NGO that empowers indigenous communities and creates legacy-driven conservation. In our conversation, we talk about the transition from professional athlete, to nonprofit founder; the challenges and rewards of balancing family, adventure, and conservation, and how to stay curious. As well as finding time to document all of the good in a bad in a book. Check out Majka on LinkedIn and go learn more about Legado’s good work in mountain communities of Mozambique, Kenya, Peru and beyond at www.legadoinitiative.org The Episode will be live tomorrow July 26 on Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gzPeGksq Patagonia Save The Waves Coalition Brick House Media