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World Surfing Reserves Program & Roundtable
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STW launches new program with groundbreaking roundtable event
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Obama Surfs!
Barak Obama bodysurfing in Hawaii
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Lost Jewel DVD
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Lost Jewel of the Atlantic
Save The Waves Coalition's historic film is now available on DVD. Supplies are limited, so
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ASP World
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ASP surfers from around the world share the same belief that we need more not less waves in the world and it's important to save the waves.
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Mundaka Surfonomics
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Surfonomics Mundaka

Mundaka surfonomic study proves relevance of surf tourism. View the key points.
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Peru's Coastline
Under Threat
La Herradura

Though protected by law, Peru's surf is still under threat.
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Sign The Petition To
Save Oilies!
Oilies
Port of Kembla, near Sydney, has proposed to close all public access, including the popular surfing wave Oilies. Please help save this wave and sign the petition. Click here for more information.
 
New Zealand Pristine Coast Under Threat
Te Arai
Te Arai is currently under threat if developers get permission to build over 850 homes, golf courses and hotels. HELP SAVE the Te Arai coast by signing the petition.  -more-
 
Maule Coastkeeper

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Save The Waves Coalition, Waterkeeper Alliance and FIMA launch new environmental collaboration in Chile.  -more-

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La Boya, Dominican Republic
La Boya, Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic top point break wave and endangered reef will be buried under a massive port expansion. -more-
Cobquecura, Chile
Cobquecura, Chile
A series of left point breaks in Southern Chile are being threatened by the construction of a pulp mill upriver from the breaks, which promises to badly pollute the water. -more-
Rabat, Morocco
Rabat, Morocco
photo credited to Said Achenane. Thanks Said!
Help Save the Wave
New plans for development in Morocco’s northern coastline threaten multiple surf spots.
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Playa Yankee, Nicaragua
Playa Yankee, Nicaragua
Help Save the Wave
The hollow, barreling peak at Playa Yankee will be buried under a controversial "public pier," currently being constructed by an ocean-front property owner who intends to make the beach private.
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Baja, Mexico
San Miguel, Baja, Mexico
Baja's coastline is experiencing an unprecedented coastal growth that is threatening many of Baja's world class surfing spots.
-more-
Vetchies, Durban, South Africa
Vetchies,Durban,South Africa
Help Save the Wave
Huge coastal development project threatens to cement over Durban’s “cradle of surfing”. -more-
Whangamata, New Zealand
Whangamata, New Zealand
Help Save the Wave
The world class Whanga Bar may be destroyed by a Marina "development" recently approved by Members of the New Zealand Parliament and a small group of boat owners. -more-

Fill out the Whanga Bar economic survey -here-.
Rodiles, Asturias, Spain
Rodiles, Asturias, Spain
Yet another of Spain's best river mouth breaks is about to fall victim to a dredging project, similar to what happened in nearby Mundaka Bay. Rodiles, often known as Mundaka's little sister, could disappear if the project is allowed to proceed. -more-
Alamo, Montauk Point, LI, NY
Alamo,Montauk Point,LI,NY
East Coast regional classic, Alamo, is under threat due to plans to fortify historical Montauk Lighthouse.
-more-
Bastion Point, Victoria, Australia
Bastion Point, Victoria, Australia
A boat ramp has been proposed at this beach that will negatively impact a rare jewel of a surf spot, as well as detract from the natural beauty of the Mallacoota coast. -more-
Gijón, Spain
Gijon, Spain
Eight surf spots are about to be shadowed by a massive harbor expansion of this industrial port on the North Coast of Spain. -more-
Akae Beach, Miyazaki, Japan
Akae Beach Miyazaki Japan
A group of citizens in this small beach community have sued the ex-governor of the city for approving the project at Akae Beach, which threatens both an excellent wave and valuable nesting grounds for the endangered red sea turtle. -more-
 

Save The Waves Coalition Members
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- Surfers Against Sewage - IYOR
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