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 […]
Most surf wax is made from petrochemical based materials like paraffin. While there are organic options out there, they tend to be overlooked by the mainstream surf population. Most of us who surf (there are millions these days) apply paraffin based wax to our boards repeatedly, building up a grippy base, before scraping it off, […]
“If we’re capable of destroying something, we’re also capable of changing things for good.” — Parley for the Oceans and Corona are teaming up to make an impact on the spread of plastic pollution in the oceans. As part of this effort they’ve challenged the public to take a stand, or more specifically make a […]
“I ended up being able to follow my passions and make a living out of it. So I’ve been very blessed in being able to do that…” Mark Healey is a world renowned hellman in the water, known for taking on the heaviest of heavy conditions at big wave spots in Hawaii and around the […]
A while back The Good Brine posted a video entitled The Roach Tail by Juddy Productions (Ben Judkins) that focused on a surfboard made from cigarette butts. The project seemed to us like a great way to publicize the issue of pollution in the ocean – specifically the easily underestimated problem of discarded cigarette butts. […]
Plastic pollution in the ocean is a serious problem. According to the 5 Gyres website, “8 million metric tons of plastic enter the ocean each year.” Much of this plastic comes from land by way of streams and storm drains that empty into the sea. Litter on the beach also gets washed into the mix, […]
Ocean health, art, community education on the topic of plastic pollution, good vibes, and inspirational activism – what’s not to like about the upcoming collaborative art show dubbed Message In A Bottle? Hosted by the San Francisco Chapter of Surfrider Foundation, this event is entering its third year and evolving as it goes. Set to […]
The Reef Beneath is a short film publicizing the critical condition of the Great Barrier Reef. Presented by Patagonia, it follows Belinda Baggs, Kimi Werner, and Wayne Lynch on their mission to sail through and get a first-hand look at the reef and surrounding ecosystems while documenting everything they encounter. As the largest living structure […]
High profile surf spots and nuclear waste storage are not exactly a great combo – but this potentially lethal pairing is precisely the cocktail that exists at San Onofre, just a mile away from Lower Trestles. Although the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONG) run by Southern California Edison (SCE) was decommissioned in 2013 it has […]
Cyrus Sutton is well known for his crafty approach to surf travel and ability to creatively document it. One of his early efforts, Compassing, brought his viewers along as he outfitted a camper van and drove it through Mexico, capturing POV footage of fun looking surf along the way. Since then, he’s helped launch a non-toxic sun […]