The word Rastovich, when preceded by the name Dave, loosely translates to “man who surfs with dolphins.” Wait, maybe I don’t have that quite right. It’s the word Wajung that needs to be decoded. According to Nathan Oldfield’s vimeo post it “is the name given to the bottlenose dolphin by the Arakwal People, the traditional […]
As a nonprofit organization dedicated to cleaning up and preserving coastal areas, Save The Waves is about more than simply preserving surf spots. As it states on their website, “Save The Waves protects coastal ecosystems around the world in partnership with local communities, utilizing a unique combination of protected areas, economics, and direct action.” With proactive […]
There’s something so primal and satisfying about combing through sand and finding stuff at the beach. For evidence, just watch the pure fascination most kids exhibit while sifting through sediment on the shore. Many of us have been there, lost in the tide, collecting sand dollars, sea glass, shotgun shell casings, and other debris. Right now […]
Reigning world champion John John Florence is a living legend. Not only has he won a world title, the Quicksilver Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational, three Vans Triple Crown of Surfing titles, and blown countless minds around the world with footage from his free surfs, but he’s also got game outside of the line-up. Florence is […]
It’s time to check-in about ocean health. The same element we depend on for our surfing fix is in peril. Coral reefs are suffering as water temps heat up, plastic is spreading like an epidemic, sea levels are rising, and superstorms like Harvey are devastating wide swaths of populated areas. And yet, thanks to inventions like […]
A black light sea urchin mandala, a starfish crucifixion sculpture, a sardonic painting entitled Whale Evacuation Plan, and other representations of a perilously anthropocentric connection between humanity and sea life make up some of the subject matter of Charlie Callahan’s work. Callahan studied art at Columbus College of Art and Design in Ohio before settling into the art scene along […]
In this short video presented by Outerknown Kelly Slater talks about ocean health and why it’s important for us to keep it clean. There’s also some interesting footage of the 11-time world champ swimming around under water and such. In order to take things a step further, Outerknown is also selling a shirt with the […]
Paul Nicklen’s photographs are raw, taking his viewers to locations and settings most humans will never go, offering an intimate look at unique species few people are likely to encounter. Massive ice caps melting in the far reaches of Norway, narwhals in the Arctic, leopard seals hunting penguins below ice sheets, and divers swimming beneath massive waves in Hawaii […]
When you think about professional competitive surfing you probably picture John John Florence, or a competitor of his ilk, flying out of a gaping barrel and/or boosting a giant air with a jersey on. Timed heats, judging, performance innovation, cash prizes, corporate sponsors, and dramatic world title races should also come to mind. While the World […]
What could be better than drinking an ice cold can of beer after a good surf? What about swilling that beer and knowing that no plastic from your six-pack will make it’s way into the ocean? According to marine biologist Mark Tokulka, speaking in the Youtube video below, “An estimated one million seabirds and a […]