Coastal Blog — Surf Protection
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
