Ocean based environmental degradation and destruction is at an all-time high. According to National Geographic “about 8 million tons of plastic waste escapes into the oceans from coastal nations. That’s the equivalent of setting five garbage bags full of trash on every foot of coastline around the world.” So, as surfers, what can we do […]
You can’t not like Save The Waves’ global mission. As stated on the website their “vision is a world where waves and coastlines are cherished and protected, and surfing provides a proactive vehicle for long-term coastal conservation.” To that effect, Save the Waves is currently broadcasting their annual film festival. Given the current world health […]
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 […]
In partnership with Surfrider Foundation, Save The Waves is running their 5th global wave conference in Santa Cruz, California next week. According to their website the event will bring “together the best international minds from the surfing, conservation and innovation communities to tackle the world’s most challenging ocean issues.” The main areas of focus are Climate Change […]
Although it was a strange year in someways (political mishaps, natural disasters, wavepool madness, and social upheaval galore) a lot of positive advancements also surfaced from within the surf industry in 2017. As we push forward into 2018 it’s worth reflecting on a few solid efforts from last year to draw inspiration from. Here’s a […]
You might have heard the news recently that Punta De Lobos officially became a World Surfing Reserve and Noosa in Queensland, Australia was selected to be the next one – but what exactly is a World Surfing Reserve? And why should we care or get involved? To answer the first question we went to the source. […]
The nonprofit organization Save The Waves (STW) is about more than just saving waves. According to their website they are “dedicated to protecting coastal resources through a unique combination of protected areas, economics and direct action.” Water quality, marine pollution, endangered reefs, public access, and climate change are a few of the issues they take on […]
Happy World Oceans Day! In celebration, The Good Brine is taking a moment to post a few tips for improving the health of our oceans and environment at large. Although there are endless ways to get proactive it’s important to start somewhere. Below are five ideas on how to get the momentum going in the […]
Proximity, Taylor Steele’s film premiers in San Francisco May 24 (and continues on international screening tour). Click here for the full schedule and to buy tickets. Save The Waves – “Life Is A Wave” event happens at Mezzanine SF on May 20, 2017. Click here for the story and link to buy tickets. Artists For […]
Live music by ALO, raffles, silent auction, and good vibes are guaranteed to be in full effect at the 2017 “Life Is A Wave” benefit put on by Save The Waves this coming weekend in San Francisco. As part of the the event they’ll be honoring Sachi Cunningham as Athlete of the Year, Mark Price and Firewire Surfboards […]