Collaborative efforts point to a future of more protection for waves across the country
Chile Surf Ecosystem Protection Update:
In September, Save The Waves visited Punta de Lobos World Surfing Reserve in Pichilemu and Piedra del Viento Coastal Marine Sanctuary in Topocalma and Puertecillo, two projects that have set milestones for the conservation of surf ecosystems in Chile and important precedents for other global reagons.
Visions of success in Chile: Collaborative efforts point to a future for more protection for waves across the country
During the visit, our partner Patricio Mekis from Corporación Parque Punta de Lobos reaffirmed the collaboration agreement between Save The Waves, Punta de Lobos, and the surf communities in Chile, and gave an update on the progress of the park.
Chile’s iconic point break is protected and managed by Corporación Parque Punta de Lobos. Dedicated in 2017, the Punta de Lobos WSR has gone on to transform and steward the nearby coastline with projects focused on:
Left: Patricio Mekis from Corporación Parque Punta de Lobos, Diego Sancho Gallego and Mara Arroyo from Save The Waves.
Right: Mara and Diego, with Parque Punta de Lobos rangers.
