Our commitment to protecting surf ecosystems globally.

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** Happy Earth Day!
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We're celebrating today (and every day) with our partners at Conservation International! Together, we are the Surf Conservation Partnership.


** What Is The Surf Conservation Partnership?
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The Surf Conservation Partnership (SCP) is an unprecedented strategic alliance between Conservation International and Save The Waves to protect the world’s best waves and the incredible marine and coastal ecosystems that surround them.

We have created the first 11 Surf Protected Area sites in Morotai, Indonesia, and are sowing the seeds for more in Bali, Sumba, and Biak. We look to expand this work in Costa Rica and Fiji with our local partners.
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** Our Goals
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The ambitious goal behind the SCP is to bring 1 million hectares (2.5 million acres) of marine and coastal ecosystems under conservation, protect 300 waves, and improve the quality of life for tens of thousands of people through the creation of 20 Surf Protected Area Networks
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Our work is guided by a new study ([link removed]) published in Frontiers of Marine Science, led by the Surf Conservation Partnership and Dr. Dan Reineman at CSUCI. In the study, we examined 3,700 surf locations around the world and cross-matched them to areas with biologically diverse marine and coastal ecosystems. Many surf breaks were located in “key biodiversity areas” and not legally protected from activities that could damage them.
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We are excited about the recent launch of the new partnership website ([link removed]) and the significant progress we've made towards our goals. Thank you for your support.

To learn more about Save The Waves’ work in the SCP visit www.surfconservation.org ([link removed])
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Top and bottom photos courtesy of Save The Waves Ambassador Ryan 'Chachi' Craig
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