National Surfing Reserve Status at Surfer’s Point?
Posted on November 17, 2008 @ 10:18 AM
Reserve status would mean surfers are legally recognised as the principle user group.
Recycled Surfboards Make Splash in Concrete Industry
Posted on November 09, 2008 @ 7:26 AM
Surfers may soon watch their old boards ride the wave of the concrete industry's future.
Action speaks louder than wordsOcean Minded Hosts First Beach Clean Up in China
Posted on October 23, 2008 @ 7:12 AM
Ocean Minded’s ongoing effort to clean and protect the world’s beaches and oceans has now reached China.
Hamilton’s Kauai Balsas
Posted on October 21, 2008 @ 6:57 AM
Be on the lookout next year for limited-edition balsawood surfboards created by legendary surfer/shaper Billy Hamilton – from trees he’s grown on his own land on … More
Trestles Update
Posted on October 21, 2008 @ 6:02 AM
Tis the Season!... Ready for Another Taxpayer Bailout?
Surfrider Foundation begins removal of artificial surfing reef off coast of Southern California
Posted on October 07, 2008 @ 8:42 AM
On September 30, a professional dive and engineering crew began the removal process of the artificial surfing reef off the coast of El Segundo, CA. … More
Save The Waves Releases ‘Surfonomics’ Mundaka Study
Posted on October 03, 2008 @ 6:58 AM
Save The Waves Coalition announced the release of its first Surfonomics study, to measure the economic value of the surfing wave at Mundaka to the local … More
Alec Cooke Completes Keep the Ocean Blue Island Swim
Posted on September 26, 2008 @ 6:53 AM
Hawaii Big Wave Surfer and Waterman Alec Ace Cooke completed the Keep the Ocean Blue Around Oahu Swim 2008 last weekend on Oahu’s North Shore. … More
A Message from Surfrider…
Posted on September 24, 2008 @ 6:46 AM
We did it AGAIN - we made a huge impression on decision makers with close to 3,000 Save Trestles campaigners attending the Secretary of Commerce hearing … More
Save the Date to Save Trestles
Posted on September 20, 2008 @ 6:35 AM
The fight for Trestles is not over. There is a Secretary of Commerce hearing coming up this Monday and the Save Trestles campaign need as many … More
Sean Nevett Pledges US$75,000 to SurfAid International
Posted on September 16, 2008 @ 8:05 AM
Californian businessman and surfer, Sean Nevett, has pledged US$75,000 to SurfAid International for their Water and Sanitation (Watsan) project in Nias, off the coast of North … More
SurfAid International Delivers Clean Water to Nias Communities
Posted on August 28, 2008 @ 8:20 AM
SurfAid International is delivering clean water to Nias communities - some for the first time - after completing 99 water projects on the island which was … More
Ocean Minded Hosts First Beach Clean Up in Japan
Posted on August 20, 2008 @ 7:28 AM
Ocean Minded hosts it's first ever beach clean-ups in Japan and Panama.
Patagonia Launches ‘Vote The Environment’ Campaign
Posted on August 11, 2008 @ 6:06 AM
Patagonia has formally launched its Vote The Environment campaign in advance of the presidential election this November.
SAS Makes Beaches Barefoot Friendly
Posted on July 26, 2008 @ 8:42 AM
SAS's Nationwide Beach Cleaning Tour, Coming To A Beach Near You!
Ocean Minded Hosts Jeffrey’s Bay Beach Clean Up
Posted on July 25, 2008 @ 7:33 AM
In a continued effort to take their ‘No One Likes A Dirty Beach’ campaign around the globe, Ocean Minded teamed up with Rocking The Daisies Music … More
Rip Curl Cup Set to Go Despite Shipwreck at Padang Padang
Posted on July 24, 2008 @ 7:54 AM
Padang Padang's new resident shipwreck is now off the surfing reef and wedged into the rocks facing the surf break. Daily physical efforts from Bali-based ROLE … More
Supertubes Surfing Foundation Launches Online Petition
Posted on July 23, 2008 @ 1:35 PM
The Supertubes Surfing Foundation has started an online petition, opposing the building of a nuclear power plant close to Jeffreys Bay.
Stranded Boat Pollutes Bali Surf Break
Posted on July 21, 2008 @ 10:02 AM
An abandoned Taiwanese fishing boat smashed into the reef of the famous Balinese wave Padang Padang on the day of the Rip Curl Cup opening ceremony … More
GWA Winner awarded MBE
Posted on July 02, 2008 @ 3:43 PM
Chris Hines, founder of Surfer's Against Sewage has been made an MBE for his work in fighting for the environment.
Save Trestles Campaign Update
Posted on July 02, 2008 @ 8:38 AM
Although a huge turn-out for the 241 toll road hearing in April won Save Trestles Supporters a substantial victory, road builders are now appealing the verdict. … More
SIMA’s Waterman’s Weekend Aids Environmental Groups
Posted on June 29, 2008 @ 9:59 AM
SIMA's 19th annual Waterman's Weekend benefits 17 environmental organizations.
Surfers’ Covert Film Exposes Plastic Pellet Beach Litter
Posted on June 27, 2008 @ 12:36 PM
This World Environment Day, Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) investigators released a film that exposes poor industry practice from 'plastic injection moulding factories', which is leading to … More
Dr Tony Butt’s Travel Survey
Posted on June 26, 2008 @ 11:17 AM
Our oceanography editor Dr. Tony Butt is conducting some research for his upcoming book and magazine articles, and we're asking TSP readers to help by completing … More
Save The Waves Teams Up With Carbonfund
Posted on June 16, 2008 @ 12:07 PM
Save The Waves Coalition has announced that it is offsetting its carbon emissions through the CarbonFree Surfing program, a partnership between Carbonfund, one of the country’s … More
Make a BLUE Environment Pledge
Posted on June 14, 2008 @ 7:59 AM
The BLUE Climate and Oceans Project have launched a project to encourage people to make a BLUE Pledge – a simple promise made online to change … More
Ben Skinner Joins The BLUE Climate & Oceans Project
Posted on June 10, 2008 @ 7:33 AM
Ben Skinner, one of the UK’s most talented and accomplished surfers, has joined The BLUE Climate & Oceans Project.
Mexico To Tag Sharks After Deadly Attacks on Surfers
Posted on June 08, 2008 @ 7:22 AM
Biologists in Mexico plan to tag hundreds of sharks off the Pacific Coast to help understand the cause of a rare spate of deadly attacks on … More
Ocean Minded Hosts Beach Clean-Up
Posted on June 06, 2008 @ 7:11 AM
Ocean Minded teamed up with the Association of Volleyball Professionals (AVP) and the Dig 4 Kids Educational Foundation on June 4th to clean up Hermosa Beach. … More
Mermaids Tears SAS Video
Posted on June 04, 2008 @ 3:16 PM
SAS Investigates the UK's Polluting Plastics Industry
Rip Curl Launches Project Resurrection Recycling Project
Posted on May 31, 2008 @ 6:33 AM
Rip Curl is proud to announce the success of their neoprene recycling project. Never again will this material – so valuable to surfers in cold waters … More
Trestles Update: The Public Will Be Heard
Posted on May 29, 2008 @ 11:48 AM
After receiving thousands of letters from the public opposing the toll road, the Secretary of Commerce announced on May 21st that it will conduct a public … More
Record Beach Detox
Posted on May 08, 2008 @ 9:08 AM
The quarterly Rapanui Beach Detox recently took place with record numbers of people turning out to help clean up Grange Chine, one of the most polluted … More
Surfrider Victorious as Legislature Passes Clean Ocean Act
Posted on May 02, 2008 @ 7:34 AM
After a three-year campaign, the Clean Ocean Act passed with tremendous support. In so doing, the Surfrider Foundation's Florida chapters have achieved a major milestone in … More
Billabong Helps El Salvador Beach Clean-Up
Posted on April 22, 2008 @ 7:20 AM
While holding their Fantasy Surf Camp at Vaca Beach near Las Flores surf club, the Billabong crew were taken aback by the amount of plastic trash … More
Trestles Update
Posted on April 08, 2008 @ 9:34 AM
The LA Times have reported that the Transportation Corridor Agencies have requested that the Secretary of Commerce deny the public a hearing regarding the appeal of … More
The Barefoot Wine Beach Rescue Project is Back
Posted on April 07, 2008 @ 8:31 AM
Between May and August 2008, the Barefoot Wine Beach Rescue Project, in partnership with the Surfrider Foundation, will embark on their second annual tour to help … More
SAS Campaigns for Better Sewage Treatment in Guernsey
Posted on April 06, 2008 @ 8:37 AM
Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) has begun its election campaigning for improved sewage treatment in Guernsey by asking all prospective candidates to answer a ‘sewage questionnaire’. … More
Climate Change Could Turn Ireland’s Green To Brown
Posted on March 24, 2008 @ 2:48 PM
Climate change could turn Ireland's legendary emerald landscape a dusty tan, with profound effects on its society and culture, a new study reported. Entitled "Changing Shades … More
La Coruna, Spain, Last Week.
But the surf sucks...Swimmers’ Sunscreen Killing Off Coral
Posted on March 12, 2008 @ 10:50 AM
The sunscreen that you dutifully slather on before a swim on the beach may be protecting your body—but a new study finds that the chemicals are … More
Capeboatworks and Magic Seaweed Deliver Grain’s Home Grown Surfboard Kits
Posted on February 26, 2008 @ 10:21 AM
Grain Home Grown Surfboard kits have been in growing demand from Australia and Europe since they first started shipping them over a year ago. But the … More
New Report Finds Hazardous Species Wreaking Havoc in World’s Oceans and Coasts
Posted on February 22, 2008 @ 9:23 AM
Eighty-four percent of the world’s coasts are being affected by foreign aquatic species, according to a new Nature Conservancy study published today in the journal Frontiers … More
Japanese Whalers On the Ropes Financially
Posted on February 20, 2008 @ 9:59 AM
Sea Shepherd’s continuous opposition to illegal Japanese whaling is bearing fruit. There is a limit to just how deep in debt the Japanese government is willing … More
Kiribati Creates World’s Largest Marine Protected Area in Pacific Ocean
Posted on February 19, 2008 @ 9:48 AM
The Pacific Island nation of Kiribati has established the world’s largest marine protected area as part of an effort to protect coral reefs and rich fish … More
Eco-Minded Artist Donates Song to Bonneville Environmental Foundation
Posted on February 18, 2008 @ 9:17 AM
Singer-songwriter and guitarist Tristan Prettyman and Virgin Records have donated "War Outta Peace," a track from Tristan's upcoming album Hello, to the non-profit Bonneville Environmental … More
Protect Our Dolphins Campaign
Posted on February 15, 2008 @ 11:11 AM
In December 2007, the UK Government stated that it is likely to allow oil and gas exploration and development in a dolphin sanctuary off the coast … More
Environmentalists Win a Second Navy Sonar Case This Week
Posted on February 12, 2008 @ 9:07 AM
A federal court in San Francisco today issued a preliminary injunction limiting the area in which the U.S. Navy may train with a low-frequency sonar system, … More
California Coastal Commission Votes to Save Trestles
Posted on February 08, 2008 @ 9:05 AM
After a marathon 14-hour session, the California Coastal Commission voted 8-2 to oppose a planned toll road in Orange County after finding it was inconsistent with … More
Save Trestles Update
Posted on February 06, 2008 @ 7:12 AM
Surfrider Foundation has received a copy of an addendum that was just released by the California Coastal commission staff and submitted to the commissioners for tomorrows … More
Trestles - San Onofre Update
Posted on January 28, 2008 @ 4:27 PM
Using drawings from the toll road builder, a local artist has created some visual testimony to the damage that will be inflicted to San Onofre State … More
Governor Schwarzenegger Announces Support For Environmentally Harmful Road
Posted on January 17, 2008 @ 8:51 AM
Yesterday, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger issued a letter in support of the proposed 241 toll road extension in South Orange County. The letter was issued just two … More
Europe’s First Artificial Surf Reef Gets Green Light
Posted on December 15, 2007 @ 9:32 AM
Europe’s first artificial surf reef at Boscombe got the green light this week. The Marine and Fisheries Agency has granted Bournemouth Borough Council a special environment … More
TSP’s own ‘Eco Warrior’ wins prestigious Environmental Award
Posted on December 13, 2007 @ 10:34 AM
James Pribram - TSP/Save the Waves Eco Warrior – wins Surfrider Oahu's John Kelly Award
Eco-Warriors Tackle Spain
Posted on November 19, 2007 @ 9:04 AM
The Surfer's Path's regular activist-writers, aka 'Eco-Warriors' James Pribram and Will Henry went to Spain in late October, accompanied by Dean LaTourrette, executive director of Save … More
Surfrider Activists Defy Authorities to Fight San Francisco Oil Spill
Posted on November 18, 2007 @ 9:12 AM
Last week tragedy struck California when 58,000 gallons of heavy bunker fuel spilled into the San Francisco Bay. Over the last 10 days, the spill has … More
San Francisco Bay Oil Spill
Posted on November 12, 2007 @ 11:34 AM
On Wednesday morning, the container ship Cosco Busan, owned by China COSCO Holdings Co Ltd and leased to South Korea's Hanjin Group, struck a tower … More
Illegal Waves: Superferry Update
Posted on November 12, 2007 @ 9:44 AM
My personal perception is that a new wave of seriously illegal activity rose when the United States Supreme Court stopped the recount in Florida and … More
Dolphin Kills in Japan
Posted on November 09, 2007 @ 7:04 AM
It seems our time in the killing cove in Taiji, has created a lot of fuss and awareness of the issue. This is helpful, however, I … More
The Saltwater Collective
Posted on November 08, 2007 @ 2:24 PM
One week ago a group of 30 surfers from around the world gathered to help spread the grim reality of mass Dolphin kills in Japan. I … More
SAS Encourage Guernsey to Embrace Full Sewage Treatment
Posted on November 02, 2007 @ 7:29 AM
Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) campaigners came within a whisker yesterday of seeing the States of Guernsey pledge to bring full sewage treatment to the island. … More
Surfers Make Daring Mission to Protest Dolphin Killings
Posted on October 30, 2007 @ 4:54 PM
Less than 24 hours after professional surfer Dave Rastovich led an international group of over 30 surfers, celebrities, and musicians on a peaceful paddle-out ceremony to … More
Valdivia Fishermen Stand up to Celco!
Posted on October 23, 2007 @ 8:12 AM
Six members of the 1st Fishermen’s Union of the seacoast village of Mehuín burned a photocopy of an agreement between their union and the forestry company … More
Hawaiian King Speaks on Superferry
Posted on October 22, 2007 @ 4:00 PM
The heir to Hawaii's throne speaks out on the Superferry.
Fred Hemmings on Hawaii’s Superferry
Posted on October 22, 2007 @ 12:21 PM
The respected Hawaiian Senator and surf champ has his own opinions on the new 'Superferry' running between the islands and causing so much trouble.
Ocean Minded Hosts Huge Beach Cleanup at Trestles
Posted on October 18, 2007 @ 7:32 AM
On the afternoon on October 11th of 2007, Ocean Minded Sandals went down to Trestles state park to have their next stop on the “NO ONE … More
The Latest Status Update on the Hawaii Superferry
Posted on October 15, 2007 @ 7:50 AM
The latest from attorney and legal advocate Lanny Sinkin on the constitutional/environmental status of the Hawaii Superferry...
Heal the Bay’s Report Card Rates Best and Worst Beaches
Posted on October 12, 2007 @ 2:45 PM
Marking significant improvement, overall water quality at California beaches this summer was excellent, according to the 2007 End of Summer Beach Report Card released by … More
Superferry Update
Posted on October 10, 2007 @ 9:03 AM
The Mau'i court ruled that Superferry could not operate in Mau'i waters until the State of Hawai'i completed its environmental assessment. At least one judge has … More
SurfAid International Updates on Indo Quake and Recovery
Posted on October 09, 2007 @ 6:07 AM
In response to two powerful earthquakes having struck the region of the Mentawai Islands, SurfAid International is currently receiving donations for relief efforts where SurfAid has … More
SAS Take Plastic Trash to the British Plastics Federation
Posted on October 07, 2007 @ 7:45 AM
This week, campaigners from Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) along with some tearful mermaids will action a British Plastics Federation’s (BPF) seminar in London. They will … More
People to the Hearing
Posted on October 05, 2007 @ 6:02 AM
There is a rumble in the jungle that lots of people are on the way to the hearing on Friday to show support for the people … More
Victory for Save the Waves Coalition in Chile
Posted on October 03, 2007 @ 3:49 PM
The Chilean regional water company ESSBIO recently announced in Pichilemu the cancellation of its proposal to build a 1-kilometre waste pipeline that was to dump the … More
Save Trestles Wins San Diego City Council Support
Posted on September 27, 2007 @ 5:39 AM
The Surfrider Foundation's Save Trestles campaign has won a major victory, as the San Diego City Council voted 6-2 to approve a resolution "supporting the examination … More
Hawaii Superferry Stopped in Kauai
Posted on September 26, 2007 @ 6:39 AM
Activists across Kauai had reason to celebrate this past weekend after Hawaii Superferry officials announced late Friday evening that they had cancelled plans to resume service … More
Surfrider Foundation Urges California to Save Trestles
Posted on September 25, 2007 @ 6:11 AM
San Onofre State Beach and the famed surf at Trestles are under threat by the proposed Foothill-South toll road. The California Coastal Commission has an opportunity … More
SAS Welcomes Wave Hub Planning Approval
Posted on September 20, 2007 @ 6:41 AM
Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) has welcomed the news that wave hub has received its planning approval from the Government and look forward at the prospect … More
New Beach Cleaning Machines Operating in Costa Rica
Posted on September 18, 2007 @ 7:38 AM
As Costa Rica’s international acclaim and popularity grows, so does its need for effective waste management to keep its natural spaces pristine. Among the most heavily … More
Helpbluewater Holds Coastal Clean Up Day at Laguna
Posted on September 15, 2007 @ 5:02 AM
HelpBlueWater is asking Laguna Beach residents to be a part of an entertaining solution today as they celebrate The 1st Annual Getting Our Town Back Celebration … More
SAS Remind Beach Users to ‘Think Before You Flush’
Posted on September 14, 2007 @ 7:26 AM
Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) campaigners and local volunteers will be undertaking their annual beach clean at Porthtowan this Saturday the 15th September from 10:30am to … More
Tom Jones California Environmental Awareness Paddle
Posted on September 12, 2007 @ 7:13 AM
On Saturday Tom Jones's environmental awareness California Paddle launched from Pillar Point out to the legendary Mavericks surf spot. Tom is drawing world-wide attention to the … More
Billabong & Wildcoast present Dempsey Holder Festival
Posted on September 07, 2007 @ 6:57 AM
In order to draw attention to the need for a healthy and clean coast and ocean, WiLDCOAST is hosting the 4th Annual Dempsey Holder Ocean Festival … More
Surfers Key to Turning Back Superferry
Posted on September 06, 2007 @ 7:09 AM
Reports have been flowing in from our sources on the Hawaiian island of Kauai about the protests and demonstrations that have prevented the new “Superferry” from … More
Hawaii Superferry Faces Waves in Court
Posted on August 29, 2007 @ 8:35 AM
A state judge agreed on Monday to temporarily block the first passenger-vehicle ferry service between the Hawaiian Islands from using Maui's Kahului Harbor, giving environmental groups … More
The Taiji Dolphin Campaign
Posted on August 28, 2007 @ 6:37 AM
The 2007 Taiji Dolphin Campaign, commencing October 26th 2007, is an international media event bringing together the Japanese surf community, mainstream celebrities and the global surfing … More
20th Annual MSA Classic - Green Benefit for Heal the Bay and The Surfrider Foundation
Posted on August 25, 2007 @ 6:21 AM
The Malibu Surfing Association have announced they have renewed their partnership with Heal the Bay and The Surfrider Foundation for the 20th annual MSA Classic contest, … More
Help Save The Waves Resist Pulp Mill Proposal
Posted on August 24, 2007 @ 7:48 AM
Australia's Minister for the Environment and Water Resources is inviting public comment relating to the pulp mill project in Tasmania's Tamar Valley. Save the Waves have … More
Good for the Planet’s Recreational Surf Survey Nears End
Posted on August 21, 2007 @ 9:53 AM
A quick note to remind you please take a few minutes from your day to fill in a survey at the Good for the Planet website. … More
Eco Warriors Documentary Film
Posted on July 19, 2007 @ 6:59 AM
For the past year, THE SURFER'S PATH has been featuring the travels and exploits of "eco-warriors" James Pribram and Will Henry of the Save the Waves … More
Pupukea Paumalu Permanently Protected - Mahalo!
Posted on July 09, 2007 @ 6:36 AM
The Trust for Public Land (TPL) and the North Shore Community Land Trust (NSCLT) are pleased to announce the permanent protection of the 1,129 acre Pupukea … More
Surfers Against Sewage Take Action on Guernsey Water
Posted on July 03, 2007 @ 8:30 AM
A mix of Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) campaigners and Guernsey’s recreational water users descended on Sir Charles Frossard house to ask why the States are delaying … More
International Surfing Day SAS States UK Surf Threatened
Posted on June 28, 2007 @ 5:55 AM
On International Surfing Day, SAS launched a new report warning surfers that their sport is under threat from a changing climate. The report written by SAS … More
Nicaragua’s Ocean Playground Threatened by Public Pier
Posted on June 24, 2007 @ 6:48 AM
Just south of San Juan, Playa Yankee, is a local favorite that under the right Pacific swells spits out perfect clean hollow barrels consistently throughout the … More
Superferry Impact
Posted on June 22, 2007 @ 9:25 AM
Right now, the surfers and residents of Hawai'i are extremely concerned about the Superferry, which will be forced upon them (and Maui and O'ahu) very soon, … More
Discover Kauai!
Posted on June 20, 2007 @ 6:04 AM
If a tree falls in the forest, and there's no one there to hear it, does it make a sound?
New Zealand’s Whangamata Bar Just Got Cleaner
Posted on June 16, 2007 @ 6:47 AM
Major gains in attempts to clean up the Whangamata Harbour have been achieved by Clean Water Whangamata (CWW) and Surfbreak Protection Society (SPS).
Green Awards 2007 Launches ‘Wake Up and Save the Planet!’
Posted on June 12, 2007 @ 5:43 AM
The Green Awards are back this year with a vengeance, providing a call to arms to the worlds of business and advertising. 'Wake up and save … More
Surfers Against Sewage Aiding World Environment Day
Posted on June 05, 2007 @ 5:32 AM
SAS has launched two initiatives that you can support. They coincide with World Environment Day and World Ocean Day. Today is World Environment Day and SAS … More
Issue 69 Out Now
