Jim's Blog
November 08, 2011
David and Goliath fights are happening daily
Topics: Plastics Water Quality
The David and Goliath fights just keep rolling in. Can we, the citizens, fight and win to keep plastic trash out of our oceans? Yep. We can.
November 07, 2011
What happens when birds eat plastic? They die.
Topics: Plastics
More than a million seabirds die from eating single-use plastics. This is what that looks like.
November 02, 2011
Surfrider Japan update, post Fukushima
Topics: Coastal development Water Waves Water Quality Surfing
Hiromi Matsubara, leader of Surfrider Japan, delivers an update of Japan after the Fukushima disaster.
November 01, 2011
Shored Up. A documentary about our disappearing coasts and our irrational urge to live on the edge
Topics: Coastal development Culture Shifting
Check out Shored Up, a film about the force of nature meeting the force of man. It's a Kickstarter campaign, check it out.
October 31, 2011
If you split an illegal project into thirds, it’s still illegal
Topics: Victories Coastal development Waves Campaigns Activism Surfing
Splitting something that is wrong into thirds doesn't somehow make it less wrong.
October 30, 2011
If you’re in San Francisco next weekend >> Bodysurf Classic
Topics: Surfing
Come one come all. Leave you're boards behind.
October 25, 2011
Surfers against sewage
Topics: Beach access Water Quality
Great animation from the SAS crew in the UK. We stand with them.
October 23, 2011
Checking in with Surfrider Guadeloupe
Topics: Events Chapters Plastics
Yes, there is a Surfrider chapter in Guadeloupe. They've been around since 2005.
October 21, 2011
How valuable is a friend?
Topics: Strategy Activism Culture Shifting DIY Activism Modern Activism
We tend to miss the value of innovations early on.
October 20, 2011
The surf mat, yet another way to enjoy waves
The surf mat. Check out this 11 minute video of simple, pnuematic fun.
October 18, 2011
Greetings from Surfrider Jamaica
Topics: Chapters Beaches Activism Modern Activism Surfing
I love seeing our mission spread around the world. The newest member is Surfrider Jamaica.
October 13, 2011
Picking up trash wherever you are
Topics: Activism Culture Shifting DIY Activism Plastics Surfing
Think global, inspire locals. Then get out of their way.
October 07, 2011
“More pavement is always better than less pavement”
Topics: Beach access Victories Coastal development Waves Campaigns Water Quality Surfing
The TCA is playing games again. The current version is splitting up an illegal road into parts. Save Trestles.
October 05, 2011
Powershift (what current events mean for Surfrider)
Topics: Strategy Activism Culture Shifting Modern Activism
Quite a bit seems to be happening in the world, it's an extension of a shift that started a while ago and our coasts may benefit from it all.
October 05, 2011
Global Wave Conference, Oct 24-25 in Europe
Topics: Victories Events Artificial reefs Waves Surfing
There are organizations all over the world focused on wave preservation. We are all coming together in a few weeks to ratchet up our respective work.
October 03, 2011
Dave Rastovich and Transparentsea plug into Save Gaviota campaign
Topics: Beach access Coastal development Music Campaigns Activism Surfing
Rasta and Transparentsea are sailing down the coast. First stop, Gaviota coast.
September 30, 2011
Surfrider in the deep south… of Argentina
Topics: Chapters Podcasts Stories Plastics
Gaston Caminata has taken the Surfrider mission and embraced it wholeheartedly. In doing so he's transforming a town in Southern Argentina.
September 29, 2011
One Beach, a film about tons of plastic and a few people
Topics: Plastics Water Quality
Our pals at Barefoot Wine created a film to explore a few people's lives intertwined with plastic. We are stoked to be connected to it.
September 26, 2011
Surfrider on the African continent
Topics: Chapters Activism Culture Shifting Modern Activism
The idea of coastal preservation knows no boundaries.
September 23, 2011
Plastic found at the ends of the earth
Topics: Culture Shifting Plastics Water Quality
There are no pristine coasts... anywhere.
