Coastal Blog — Surf Protection
May 18 2012
West is Best: Relocation of the Malibu Lagoon Inlet
Given that this system is already highly managed, we are advocating for additional management of the location of the inlet breach. Our goal is to establish a management plan for inlet relocation so that inlet breach is mechanically moved to the West.
May 07 2012
Ma’alaea Saved
Coastal Preservation Shoreline Armoring Ocean Ecosystems Surf Protection
Environmental campaigns are most often marathons, not sprints. You have to be prepared to be in it for the long haul. An extreme example of this is our Save Ma'alaea campaign, which has extended for over 20 years. Ma'alaea, on the island of Maui, is home to a small boat…
December 11 2011
Chad Nelsen presents the US Surf Economics Report
Surf Protection Surf Economics
Check out a video of Chad Nelsen presenting the results of the Surfrider / Surf-First US Surf Economics report at the 2011 Global Wave Conference in San Sebastian, Spain. This is the first national report on the recreational, demographic and economic characteristics of surfers.
December 08 2011
San Diego State opens Center for Surf Research
Surf Protection Surf Economics
Surfers often pave the way for larger scale tourism industries and too often create a legacy of soiled destinations, disheartened and distressed communities, and missed opportunities to replace poverty with sustainable livelihoods. The new Center for Surf Research at SDSU hopes to help change that.
November 30 2011
I am Surfrider because….
Surfrider activists from around the world explain why we are all Surfrider.
November 14 2011
The Toxicity of Surfing - Infographic
Surf Protection Sustainable Surf Gear
Ever wonder just how polluting our favorite sport is? Check out this great infographic for the lowdown.
August 04 2011
A Socioeconomic & Recreational Profile of Surfers in the U.S.
Surf Protection Surf Economics
The Surfrider Foundation, with support from Surfing Magazine, created the Surf-First Surfer Survey to collect a national dataset on the recreational, demographic and economic characteristics of surfers.
June 28 2011
Can artificial surf reefs reduce crowds?
Surf Protection Surf Economics
Paul Holmes recently published a provocative article about artificial surfing reefs in The Surfer’s Journal, “Artificial Surf Reefs: Boon or Bust?” (Vol 20 Num 3). In that article, he quoted me regarding whether or not artificial surfing reefs (ASRs) could reduce crowds. I replied with some back of the envelope…
May 25 2011
Malibu Lagoon Restoration Project & Surfing
Surfrider Foundation commissions external review on the effects of the proposed Malibu Lagoon Restoration Project on surfing and seeks solutions to influence inlet breaching for multiple benefits.
March 29 2011
Ocean Recreation in Oregon
The Surfrider Foundation has released a new report on ocean recreation in Oregon revealing that 80% of Oregonians visited the coast last year, generating an estimated $2.4 billion in expenditures.
February 08 2011
The Greener Blue ...surf through a green lens
October 27 2010
Surf Protection, World Surfing Reserves, Malibu and other Case Studies
Surf Protection Surf Economics
The idea of protecting surfing areas and providing our iconic surfing spots around the globe protected status is something that is shared my many surfers as well as other NGO's that protect surf spots around the world. Here's a presentation on the topic of surf protection, the role of world…
October 23 2010
Perfect Anecdote: the wave value is so high…
Surf Protection Surf Economics
The other day, I was walking down to Trestles for a lunch time surf and I had a nice chat with a guy who had cut out of work early to surf. He was from Manhattan Beach - so he had driven over 60 miles (one way) and then committed…
September 30 2010
Waves are Resources: WAR report from Surfer’s Against Sewage
August 05 2010
Gulf Coast Surfers Are Suffering, Too — And Health Risks Are Unclear
July 30 2010
Five reasons why surfers are more likely to get sick from polluted ocean water than beach goers
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