Hey John,

We need to talk about neoprene wetsuits.

The production of this toxic material, which many of us rely upon to get our ocean fix, has fatal consequences. And yet the wetsuit industry remains addicted to it.

The Big Sea is an award-winning film that exposes the dirty truth behind this material. It’s shocking, it’s uncomfortable, but it’s also hopeful.

We’re joining The Big Sea for a UK tour that’s set to shake the system. And while surfing is the poster boy for neoprene, this message rings true for the wider watersports industry too.

Learn more in the video below.

Most of us have bought a neoprene wetsuit at some point in our lives. But few of us know where this material actually comes from.

The Big Sea takes us right there— to Cancer Alley. Once a slave plantation, this region along the Mississippi River is where chloroprene (the key chemical in neoprene) is produced for the majority of wetsuit manufacturers.

The local community is suffering from toxic pollution levels 50 times higher than the US national average. Cancer rates are soaring.

In the film, you’ll hear from Cancer Alley insiders, along with activists and scientists who are fighting for cleaner alternatives and environmental justice.

From Cornwall to Scotland, The Big Sea is hitting the road – and we want YOU to be part of the conversation. This is the moment to show the surf and watersports industries that they need to come clean.

As part of the screenings, there will be filmmaker Q&As, panels and conversations with SAS campaigners.

Tour dates coming soon. Save us as an email contact and sign up on The Big Sea website to be the first to hear about screenings.

For the ocean 🌊

Team SAS