@SaveTheWaves

Welcome to the Coalition! We are a conservation nonprofit dedicated to protecting surf ecosystems across the globe. #ProtectThePlacesYouLove

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Thank you @the_inertia, for helping us tell our founding story! theinertia.com/surf/save-the…
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The surf ecosystem of Teahupo’o must be protected. savethewaves.org/save-the-wa…

Save The Waves Statement on the 2024 Olympic Development at Teahupo’o - Save The Waves

Save The Waves stands with the local community members of Teahupo’o and the Vai ara o Teahupo'o Assocation’s position against the Olympic Committee’s proposed aluminum judges tower. Teahupo’o’s...

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🌐 Coastal Resilience Webinar Series "Riding the Waves of Resilience: Empowering Coastal Communities" 📅 October 19, 2023 | 5 pm CEST Register here 👉 ow.ly/C9rT50PQGnP #coastalresilience #savethewaves #SeaPaCS @chiaracertoma @SaveTheWaves @UNOceanDecade
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We are excited to announce a new long-term partnership with O'Neill! As the legendary Jack O'Neill once said “The ocean is alive, and we’ve got to take care of it”. savethewaves.org/oneill-and-… #ProtectThePlacesYouLove #FirstinTheWater

O'Neill and Save The Waves Coalition Join Forces to Protect Surf Ecosystems - Save The Waves

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...

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For the first time EVER, we brought together our global network at the inaugural Coalition Summit 🌊 Our project partners, Ambassadors, field coordinators, World Surfing Reserve managers, supporters, and friends from around the world gathered in Nor Cal. To talk saving waves.
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Save The Waves App post highlight! Pictures from a recent App post by our partners @tillcoastclear 🚮 Plastic, trash, and fishing gear were picked up by volunteers at beaches in South Devon, England. The trash will be collected by TCC using specialized boats.
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We like turtles! Happy #worldturtleday! Turtles are an important part of many of the surf ecosystems we protect. Including the Playa Hermosa WSR, Punto Conejo Mexico, the Maldives, and Katoku Beach Japan. #SaveTheWaves #ProtectThePlacesYouLove 📷 Ryan "Chachi" Craig
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The first World Surfing Reserve in the UK was dedicated with celebration and commitment to protect over 30 km of coastline 🏄 Learn more about the North Devon WSR @NDSurfReserve : bit.ly/3oeeHVu #ProtectThePlacesYouLove #worldsurfingreserve 📷: Offshore Photography
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The STW App crowdsources data from coastal users which can help to identify coastal threats. RCM will receive a report from STW and will be able to respond to the threats accordingly. @SaveTheWaves
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The first World Surfing Reserve in the UK was inaugurated with celebration and commitment to protect over 30 km of coastline over the weekend. @NDSurfReserve @SaveTheWaves tinyurl.com/3bprmewj
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Hugo Tagholm@HugoSAS12 May 2023
Huge kudos & congratulations to the @NDSurfReserve team in the launch of the latest World Surfing Reserve. Well done @ibenhewitt @SaveTheWaves @GreenhouseComms @oceana @Bluemarinef @nationaltrust @wave_wahines 💙🌎🐋🌊✊🤙🎉
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Surfers gather in north Devon to mark area's designation as World Surfing Reserve bbc.in/42FjEVQ

North Devon surfers mark world status for area

Surfers celebrate north Devon joining Santa Cruz and Malibu as a World Surfing Reserve.

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ATTN: 2023 Application Window to become a #WorldSurfingReserve closes May 25th! Our flagship program, World Surfing Reserves, protects outstanding surf breaks across the globe. Each year, #SaveTheWaves accepts one new #WSR Learn more: savethewaves.org/wsr/ 📷Sean Scott
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A study from a group of marine scientists — all of them surfers — shows a bleak future for Earth’s coral reefs can be prevented & outlines the relatively small steps to ensure corals long-term protection & productivity. @SaveTheWaves conservation.org/blog/tired-…
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STW was honored to participate and lead a delegation of passionate activists for Ocean Day at the state capitol in Sacramento CA. Thanks to our partners @Surfrider, Black Surf Club Santa Cruz, @WILDCOAST, and others for a successful day of standing up for our surf ecosystems!
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Will Henry founded Save The Waves Coalition in 2003. He mounted a grass-roots, surfer-based effort to protect many threatened surf spots on Madeira, procuring initial funding support from Yvon Chouinard of Patagonia. His efforts in Madeira inspired the idea to save waves globally
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This year we are celebrating 20 years as an organization. savethewaves.org/save-the-wa…

Save The Waves is 20 years old! What does two decades look like? - A Message from our CEO - Save...

I myself have been here for the last 10 years and it's amazing how the organization has grown and changed and morphed, but we've never lost that commitment to protecting surf ecosystems as the core...

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Check out the latest update on our Azores SPANs project including the newly fished surfonomics report. #savethewaves #ProtectThePlacesYouLove #blueeconomy #azores @WaittInstitute savethewaves.org/protecting-…

Protecting Waves in the Azores: Where Are We Now? - Save The Waves

From hosting youth engagement workshops at schools to attending high-level interregional governmental meetings and international conferences, our team has seriously been making waves in the Azores.

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#salvemospuntaconejo The waves and ecosystem around Punta Conejo, Mexico are threatened by the construction of an industrial port project. Take action now! Sign the petition savethewaves.org/punta-conej… 📷 Ryan "Chachi" Craig #surfing #conservation
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Protect surf ecosystems in California, Mexico, Costa Rica, and beyond by becoming a Coalition Member Today! savethewaves.org/member/ #ProtectThePlacesYouLove #SaveTheWaves #SantaCruz #surfing #steamerlane 📷 Will Henry
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