Surfrider's Chad Nelsen and Surfers Against Sewage's Andy Cummins co-present on surf protection at the International Coastal Symposium at Plymouth University, UK. April
The SAS is an environmental charity established in 1990 by surfers and beach lovers in Cornwall to improve water quality in UK oceans and beaches. They campaign on issues like water pollution from sewage overflows, climate change, and marine litter. Through community initiatives, lobbying, and education, the SAS aims to create measurable improvements in ocean health. They are funded through memberships, merchandise, donations, and grants. Key issues they address include water contamination threatening surf spots, the impacts of climate change, and the long degradation times of litter in oceans.
The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) integrated beach lifeguarding into its existing sea rescue operations to provide a more comprehensive coastal safety service. The RNLI launched a beach lifeguard pilot program in 2001 and now operates lifeguards on over 100 beaches nationwide. This integrated approach has benefited both services by sharing resources, training, and best practices. Challenges remain in further expanding the integrated lifeguard program while maintaining the RNLI's volunteer-based model.
The document discusses the Australian Coastal Public Safety Guidelines, which provide recommendations for coastal managers and operators to improve public safety. The guidelines cover 9 sections on topics like signage, beach operations, emergency management, and tourism safety. They are meant to inform stakeholders and reference best practices from Australia and abroad. The first edition is a draft that will undergo extensive consultation with interested parties. Coastal risk assessments can utilize the guidelines, as well as additional data sources, to develop safer beach environments.
Communicating marine issues to the wider public-Karen Mitchellrebeccalynam
Aligning messages with values. Karen Mitchell will look at public research carried out by Natural England on the difficulties of communicating with different cohorts of the general public on marine matters.
This document discusses dangerous surf conditions caused by long period swells and the risks they pose, especially for rock fishers. It provides statistics showing that the majority of rock fishing fatalities in NSW between 1992-2000 occurred during rough sea conditions. Thresholds are presented for issuing dangerous wave alerts and warnings based on wave height and period. Case studies are described of incidents that occurred during dangerous surf conditions. Further work is outlined to improve forecasts and raise awareness of risks posed by long period swells.
People, planning and the opportunities to make a difference- Bob Earllrebeccalynam
Dr. Bob Earll, founder of Communications and Management for Sustainability, will share information on marine planning in and around the Irish Sea as well as fisheries, biodiversity and ‘society’ with a focus on the difference individuals
and organisations can make.
A multi-purpose artificial surfing reef is an innovation that provides multiple benefits, particularly coastal protection,improved marine ecology, sheltered water inshore for safer swimming and recreation.
This document provides information on different types of breakwaters, including rubble mound, detached, attached, and solid or vertical breakwaters. It discusses parameters for breakwater construction such as geotechnical investigations, wave hindcasting, and cross-sectional design. Rubble mound breakwaters are made of quarried rock and armor stones and are suitable for shallower depths, while caisson breakwaters can be used in deeper waters. Proper design considers factors like foundation material, water depth, and wave height.
The SAS is an environmental charity established in 1990 by surfers and beach lovers in Cornwall to improve water quality in UK oceans and beaches. They campaign on issues like water pollution from sewage overflows, climate change, and marine litter. Through community initiatives, lobbying, and education, the SAS aims to create measurable improvements in ocean health. They are funded through memberships, merchandise, donations, and grants. Key issues they address include water contamination threatening surf spots, the impacts of climate change, and the long degradation times of litter in oceans.
The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) integrated beach lifeguarding into its existing sea rescue operations to provide a more comprehensive coastal safety service. The RNLI launched a beach lifeguard pilot program in 2001 and now operates lifeguards on over 100 beaches nationwide. This integrated approach has benefited both services by sharing resources, training, and best practices. Challenges remain in further expanding the integrated lifeguard program while maintaining the RNLI's volunteer-based model.
The document discusses the Australian Coastal Public Safety Guidelines, which provide recommendations for coastal managers and operators to improve public safety. The guidelines cover 9 sections on topics like signage, beach operations, emergency management, and tourism safety. They are meant to inform stakeholders and reference best practices from Australia and abroad. The first edition is a draft that will undergo extensive consultation with interested parties. Coastal risk assessments can utilize the guidelines, as well as additional data sources, to develop safer beach environments.
Communicating marine issues to the wider public-Karen Mitchellrebeccalynam
Aligning messages with values. Karen Mitchell will look at public research carried out by Natural England on the difficulties of communicating with different cohorts of the general public on marine matters.
This document discusses dangerous surf conditions caused by long period swells and the risks they pose, especially for rock fishers. It provides statistics showing that the majority of rock fishing fatalities in NSW between 1992-2000 occurred during rough sea conditions. Thresholds are presented for issuing dangerous wave alerts and warnings based on wave height and period. Case studies are described of incidents that occurred during dangerous surf conditions. Further work is outlined to improve forecasts and raise awareness of risks posed by long period swells.
People, planning and the opportunities to make a difference- Bob Earllrebeccalynam
Dr. Bob Earll, founder of Communications and Management for Sustainability, will share information on marine planning in and around the Irish Sea as well as fisheries, biodiversity and ‘society’ with a focus on the difference individuals
and organisations can make.
A multi-purpose artificial surfing reef is an innovation that provides multiple benefits, particularly coastal protection,improved marine ecology, sheltered water inshore for safer swimming and recreation.
This document provides information on different types of breakwaters, including rubble mound, detached, attached, and solid or vertical breakwaters. It discusses parameters for breakwater construction such as geotechnical investigations, wave hindcasting, and cross-sectional design. Rubble mound breakwaters are made of quarried rock and armor stones and are suitable for shallower depths, while caisson breakwaters can be used in deeper waters. Proper design considers factors like foundation material, water depth, and wave height.
This document discusses various port and harbor structures and facilities. It begins by defining ports, harbors, and breakwaters. It then describes different types of ports like inland ports, fishing ports, dry ports, and seaports. It also discusses the differences between harbors and ports. The document outlines types of breakwaters including detached, headland, nearshore, rubble mound, and vertical breakwaters. It also defines wharves, piers, docks, and their classifications. Finally, it discusses modern port facilities like storage facilities, cargo sorting facilities, ship service facilities, and movable passenger boarding facilities. It provides an overview of the key components and infrastructure required for modern ports and harbors.
The document describes the development of the "Bombardon" floating breakwater, which was constructed along the coast of Mulberry harbor for the D-Day invasion of France in June 1944. It discusses the types of breakwaters and provides details on the design, testing, and failure of the Bombardon floating breakwater. Key points include:
- The Bombardon breakwater consisted of rigid-walled floating units 200 feet long that were connected to form a barrier offshore.
- Over 300 scale model tests were conducted to establish theories for the rigid breakwater's design before full-scale construction.
- Full-scale tests in April 1944 showed the breakwater reduced wave heights by 2 feet, performing as well
This document provides information about oceanography and beaches. It discusses how the oceans formed from volcanic activity and impacts from comets and meteorites over 4.6 billion years. Key topics covered include ocean composition, temperature variation with depth, ocean currents like gyres, and coastal landforms shaped by wave erosion and deposition such as barrier islands, spits, and sea stacks. Ocean features like continental shelves, trenches, and guyots are also mentioned.
Investigations on the Effectiveness of Coastal Vegetation in Tsunami Impact M...Global Risk Forum GRFDavos
1. The document investigates the effectiveness of coastal vegetation in mitigating tsunami impact through field studies and experiments. It assesses tsunami hazards and the role of various natural and artificial mitigation methods.
2. Experiments show that coral reefs and mangrove forests can reduce tsunami wave heights and currents by reflecting, dissipating, and absorbing their energy. Vegetation type and characteristics influence its mitigating capabilities.
3. A multi-hazard approach is recommended for coastal risk management. Both structural and non-structural mitigation methods should be used depending on the local conditions and hazards. These include early warning systems, land-use planning, and vegetation protection.
A presentation by Shakeel Goburdhone, director port development, Mauritius. Delivered during African Ports Evolution 2015 held in Durban, South Africa.
More like this on www.transportworldafrica.co.za
The document discusses various coastal stabilization techniques and alternative solutions from an international perspective. It provides examples of different systems used, such as seawalls, breakwaters, groins, beach nourishments, and more recently developed geosystems using bags, tubes and other containers filled with sand or mortar. The conclusion emphasizes that there is no single ideal solution and each coastal problem requires evaluating the advantages and disadvantages of different materials and systems based on the specific conditions and protection needs.
This document discusses various coastal defense structures used to protect coastlines from erosion. It describes hard structures like seawalls, breakwaters, groins and jetties which use solid materials to reduce wave energy. It also describes soft structures like beach nourishment, dune building and mangrove planting which use natural materials. Hard structures provide strong defense but can disrupt sediment flows while soft structures are more sustainable but require ongoing maintenance. The effectiveness and tradeoffs of different coastal protection measures are compared. The document also discusses harbor oscillations, how narrowing a harbor's entrance can paradoxically increase wave amplification due to higher quality factors, and references the related 1961 paper by Miles and Munk on the harbor paradox.
Coastal structures are constructed along coastlines to protect the shoreline from erosion and flooding, and to support activities like navigation and recreation. Engineers build different types of coastal structures such as seawalls, revetments, breakwaters, and groins to slow erosion, increase access, and support development. Maintaining coastal structures is important for protecting infrastructure, harbors, and coastal communities.
Breakwaters, jetties, and groins are coastal structures used to protect harbors and shorelines from wave energy. Breakwaters are structures that reflect and dissipate wave energy to shelter harbors. Jetties are narrow structures that project from the shore into water and provide berths for ships. Groins are structures built perpendicular to the shore to trap littoral drift and protect or build beaches. There are different types of each structure based on materials, permeability, and orientation relative to shorelines and water flow.
Breakwaters are structures that protect coastal areas from wave attack. They provide shelter for ports and harbors by manipulating sand transport and trapping sand. There are various types of breakwaters such as rubble mound, vertical wall, reef, piled, and combinations. The appropriate type depends on factors like materials availability, water depth, foundations, and costs. Vertical wall breakwaters resist loads through friction and soil bearing capacity and can fail through sliding, overturning, or local scour/erosion. Breakwaters are important for protecting coastal infrastructure from hazards while considering economics and suitable design.
This document provides recommendations to avoid whale strikes off the coast of San Francisco, CA. It discusses the relevant regulatory setting at the local, national, and international levels. It then makes several recommendations, including developing a real-time whale monitoring program and implementing dynamic management areas to slow vessels when whales are present. It also suggests continued research on whale distribution, adjusting shipping lanes to reduce overlaps with whale habitat, and implementing voluntary or regulatory vessel speed reductions. Technological upgrades, education and outreach, and involvement of relevant agencies are also recommended to help reduce the risk of whale strikes.
Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) is an environmental charity established in 1990 to campaign for clean, safe recreational waters. SAS undertakes conservation, education, and research to protect oceans, waves and beaches. Their campaigns have addressed issues like water quality, marine litter, and climate change through community organizing, petitions, and raising awareness. SAS now mobilizes thousands of volunteers for beach cleanups and educates the public on responsible behaviors to reduce pollution and protect coastal environments.
Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) is an environmental charity established in 1990 to protect UK oceans, waves, and beaches. SAS campaigns on issues like marine litter, wave protection, water quality, climate change, and education. Their work includes influencing government policy, organizing volunteer cleanups, educating communities, and challenging industry standards. Through campaigns targeting plastic pellets, sewage overflows, and climate change impacts, SAS raises awareness and advocates for cleaner and safer seas.
Surfers Against Sewage is an environmental charity founded in 1990 by surfers in Cornwall to improve water quality and protect the UK's oceans. They educate communities about conservation, organize beach cleanups that have removed over half a tonne of litter, and advocate for policies to address issues like water pollution, plastic waste, and threats to surfing areas. Some of their successes include educating over 1,000 students about ocean conservation and engaging companies like Haribo to improve packaging and reduce litter. They continue working to enhance ocean protections and gain recognition for surfing as part of UK heritage and culture.
Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) is a UK-based organization dedicated to protecting oceans from pollution, climate change, and coastal development through campaigns, beach cleanups, and education. SAS advocates on issues like marine litter, water quality, and protecting surf spots. They provide facts on their website, such as 40.4% of marine litter comes from the public and plastics are the most common form of litter found. SAS campaigns have successfully pressured companies to reduce plastic packaging and set up educational programs to teach youth about marine conservation.
Surfers Against Sewage is an environmental charity established in 1990 by surfers in Cornwall to improve water quality. They campaign on issues like marine litter, sewage pollution, toxic chemicals, and coastal development through community action, volunteering, education, and research. SAS is funded through donations and run by voluntary trustees. They have successfully campaigned against issues like plastic pellets called "Mermaid's Tears" on beaches and helped implement solutions through partnerships with plastic manufacturers. Their ongoing goals include further reducing marine pollution and protecting coastal environments.
Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) is an environmental charity established in 1990 by surfers in the UK to improve water quality. They campaign on issues like marine litter, sewage pollution, climate change, and coastal development through community action, volunteering, and research. SAS is funded through donations and works to protect beaches, oceans, and surfing in the UK. Some of their successful campaigns have reduced marine litter like plastic pellets on beaches. They continue to campaign for issues like reducing UK beach litter by 50% by 2020 and better legal protection of surf breaks from threats like pollution and development.
The document discusses the need to protect surfing waves and beaches from various threats through legislation. It proposes a global action called "Protect Our Waves" that involves signing a petition to call on governments to pass laws protecting these areas for their economic, social, and environmental value. Support is sought from surfing organizations to encourage their members to participate in the action on a designated date by sharing information through various online platforms.
Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) is an environmental charity established in 1990 by surfers in Cornwall to improve water quality at UK beaches. SAS campaigns on issues related to the sea and coastlines like litter, sewage waste pumped into the sea, and toxic chemicals. They have achieved awards and influenced companies but still hope to make all UK beaches litter-free and increase public awareness of threats to beaches and seas like climate change. SAS also campaigns against issues like shipping that can cause oil spills and the use of flags of convenience allowing underqualified crews. Key facts provided show the large and growing amounts of marine litter, its impacts on wildlife, and SAS's beach cleaning efforts.
Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) is an environmental charity established in 1990 by surfers in Cornwall to improve water quality at UK beaches. SAS campaigns on issues related to the sea and coastlines like litter, sewage waste pumped into the sea, and toxic chemicals. They have achieved awards and influenced companies but still hope to make all UK beaches litter-free and increase public awareness of threats like climate change. SAS also campaigns against threats from shipping like oil spills and flags of convenience that can pollute the sea. They provide key facts and figures on marine litter and pollution to support their campaigns and awareness efforts.
Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) is an environmental charity that campaigns to protect UK oceans, waves, and beaches from issues like marine litter, sewage pollution, climate change, and toxic chemicals. SAS was founded in 1990 by surfers concerned about surfing in polluted waters. It works to influence government policy, educate communities, and challenge industries through campaigns targeting specific issues such as reducing plastic pellet pollution and improving water quality monitoring. SAS also publishes reports to raise awareness about threats like climate change and how to address them.
Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) is an environmental charity that campaigns to protect UK oceans, waves, and beaches from issues like marine litter, sewage pollution, climate change, and toxic chemicals. SAS was founded in 1990 by surfers concerned about surfing in polluted waters. It works to influence government policy, educate communities, and challenge industries through campaigns targeting specific issues such as reducing plastic pellet pollution and improving water quality monitoring. SAS also publishes reports to raise awareness about threats like climate change and how to address them.
This document discusses various port and harbor structures and facilities. It begins by defining ports, harbors, and breakwaters. It then describes different types of ports like inland ports, fishing ports, dry ports, and seaports. It also discusses the differences between harbors and ports. The document outlines types of breakwaters including detached, headland, nearshore, rubble mound, and vertical breakwaters. It also defines wharves, piers, docks, and their classifications. Finally, it discusses modern port facilities like storage facilities, cargo sorting facilities, ship service facilities, and movable passenger boarding facilities. It provides an overview of the key components and infrastructure required for modern ports and harbors.
The document describes the development of the "Bombardon" floating breakwater, which was constructed along the coast of Mulberry harbor for the D-Day invasion of France in June 1944. It discusses the types of breakwaters and provides details on the design, testing, and failure of the Bombardon floating breakwater. Key points include:
- The Bombardon breakwater consisted of rigid-walled floating units 200 feet long that were connected to form a barrier offshore.
- Over 300 scale model tests were conducted to establish theories for the rigid breakwater's design before full-scale construction.
- Full-scale tests in April 1944 showed the breakwater reduced wave heights by 2 feet, performing as well
This document provides information about oceanography and beaches. It discusses how the oceans formed from volcanic activity and impacts from comets and meteorites over 4.6 billion years. Key topics covered include ocean composition, temperature variation with depth, ocean currents like gyres, and coastal landforms shaped by wave erosion and deposition such as barrier islands, spits, and sea stacks. Ocean features like continental shelves, trenches, and guyots are also mentioned.
Investigations on the Effectiveness of Coastal Vegetation in Tsunami Impact M...Global Risk Forum GRFDavos
1. The document investigates the effectiveness of coastal vegetation in mitigating tsunami impact through field studies and experiments. It assesses tsunami hazards and the role of various natural and artificial mitigation methods.
2. Experiments show that coral reefs and mangrove forests can reduce tsunami wave heights and currents by reflecting, dissipating, and absorbing their energy. Vegetation type and characteristics influence its mitigating capabilities.
3. A multi-hazard approach is recommended for coastal risk management. Both structural and non-structural mitigation methods should be used depending on the local conditions and hazards. These include early warning systems, land-use planning, and vegetation protection.
A presentation by Shakeel Goburdhone, director port development, Mauritius. Delivered during African Ports Evolution 2015 held in Durban, South Africa.
More like this on www.transportworldafrica.co.za
The document discusses various coastal stabilization techniques and alternative solutions from an international perspective. It provides examples of different systems used, such as seawalls, breakwaters, groins, beach nourishments, and more recently developed geosystems using bags, tubes and other containers filled with sand or mortar. The conclusion emphasizes that there is no single ideal solution and each coastal problem requires evaluating the advantages and disadvantages of different materials and systems based on the specific conditions and protection needs.
This document discusses various coastal defense structures used to protect coastlines from erosion. It describes hard structures like seawalls, breakwaters, groins and jetties which use solid materials to reduce wave energy. It also describes soft structures like beach nourishment, dune building and mangrove planting which use natural materials. Hard structures provide strong defense but can disrupt sediment flows while soft structures are more sustainable but require ongoing maintenance. The effectiveness and tradeoffs of different coastal protection measures are compared. The document also discusses harbor oscillations, how narrowing a harbor's entrance can paradoxically increase wave amplification due to higher quality factors, and references the related 1961 paper by Miles and Munk on the harbor paradox.
Coastal structures are constructed along coastlines to protect the shoreline from erosion and flooding, and to support activities like navigation and recreation. Engineers build different types of coastal structures such as seawalls, revetments, breakwaters, and groins to slow erosion, increase access, and support development. Maintaining coastal structures is important for protecting infrastructure, harbors, and coastal communities.
Breakwaters, jetties, and groins are coastal structures used to protect harbors and shorelines from wave energy. Breakwaters are structures that reflect and dissipate wave energy to shelter harbors. Jetties are narrow structures that project from the shore into water and provide berths for ships. Groins are structures built perpendicular to the shore to trap littoral drift and protect or build beaches. There are different types of each structure based on materials, permeability, and orientation relative to shorelines and water flow.
Breakwaters are structures that protect coastal areas from wave attack. They provide shelter for ports and harbors by manipulating sand transport and trapping sand. There are various types of breakwaters such as rubble mound, vertical wall, reef, piled, and combinations. The appropriate type depends on factors like materials availability, water depth, foundations, and costs. Vertical wall breakwaters resist loads through friction and soil bearing capacity and can fail through sliding, overturning, or local scour/erosion. Breakwaters are important for protecting coastal infrastructure from hazards while considering economics and suitable design.
This document provides recommendations to avoid whale strikes off the coast of San Francisco, CA. It discusses the relevant regulatory setting at the local, national, and international levels. It then makes several recommendations, including developing a real-time whale monitoring program and implementing dynamic management areas to slow vessels when whales are present. It also suggests continued research on whale distribution, adjusting shipping lanes to reduce overlaps with whale habitat, and implementing voluntary or regulatory vessel speed reductions. Technological upgrades, education and outreach, and involvement of relevant agencies are also recommended to help reduce the risk of whale strikes.
Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) is an environmental charity established in 1990 to campaign for clean, safe recreational waters. SAS undertakes conservation, education, and research to protect oceans, waves and beaches. Their campaigns have addressed issues like water quality, marine litter, and climate change through community organizing, petitions, and raising awareness. SAS now mobilizes thousands of volunteers for beach cleanups and educates the public on responsible behaviors to reduce pollution and protect coastal environments.
Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) is an environmental charity established in 1990 to protect UK oceans, waves, and beaches. SAS campaigns on issues like marine litter, wave protection, water quality, climate change, and education. Their work includes influencing government policy, organizing volunteer cleanups, educating communities, and challenging industry standards. Through campaigns targeting plastic pellets, sewage overflows, and climate change impacts, SAS raises awareness and advocates for cleaner and safer seas.
Surfers Against Sewage is an environmental charity founded in 1990 by surfers in Cornwall to improve water quality and protect the UK's oceans. They educate communities about conservation, organize beach cleanups that have removed over half a tonne of litter, and advocate for policies to address issues like water pollution, plastic waste, and threats to surfing areas. Some of their successes include educating over 1,000 students about ocean conservation and engaging companies like Haribo to improve packaging and reduce litter. They continue working to enhance ocean protections and gain recognition for surfing as part of UK heritage and culture.
Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) is a UK-based organization dedicated to protecting oceans from pollution, climate change, and coastal development through campaigns, beach cleanups, and education. SAS advocates on issues like marine litter, water quality, and protecting surf spots. They provide facts on their website, such as 40.4% of marine litter comes from the public and plastics are the most common form of litter found. SAS campaigns have successfully pressured companies to reduce plastic packaging and set up educational programs to teach youth about marine conservation.
Surfers Against Sewage is an environmental charity established in 1990 by surfers in Cornwall to improve water quality. They campaign on issues like marine litter, sewage pollution, toxic chemicals, and coastal development through community action, volunteering, education, and research. SAS is funded through donations and run by voluntary trustees. They have successfully campaigned against issues like plastic pellets called "Mermaid's Tears" on beaches and helped implement solutions through partnerships with plastic manufacturers. Their ongoing goals include further reducing marine pollution and protecting coastal environments.
Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) is an environmental charity established in 1990 by surfers in the UK to improve water quality. They campaign on issues like marine litter, sewage pollution, climate change, and coastal development through community action, volunteering, and research. SAS is funded through donations and works to protect beaches, oceans, and surfing in the UK. Some of their successful campaigns have reduced marine litter like plastic pellets on beaches. They continue to campaign for issues like reducing UK beach litter by 50% by 2020 and better legal protection of surf breaks from threats like pollution and development.
The document discusses the need to protect surfing waves and beaches from various threats through legislation. It proposes a global action called "Protect Our Waves" that involves signing a petition to call on governments to pass laws protecting these areas for their economic, social, and environmental value. Support is sought from surfing organizations to encourage their members to participate in the action on a designated date by sharing information through various online platforms.
Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) is an environmental charity established in 1990 by surfers in Cornwall to improve water quality at UK beaches. SAS campaigns on issues related to the sea and coastlines like litter, sewage waste pumped into the sea, and toxic chemicals. They have achieved awards and influenced companies but still hope to make all UK beaches litter-free and increase public awareness of threats to beaches and seas like climate change. SAS also campaigns against issues like shipping that can cause oil spills and the use of flags of convenience allowing underqualified crews. Key facts provided show the large and growing amounts of marine litter, its impacts on wildlife, and SAS's beach cleaning efforts.
Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) is an environmental charity established in 1990 by surfers in Cornwall to improve water quality at UK beaches. SAS campaigns on issues related to the sea and coastlines like litter, sewage waste pumped into the sea, and toxic chemicals. They have achieved awards and influenced companies but still hope to make all UK beaches litter-free and increase public awareness of threats like climate change. SAS also campaigns against threats from shipping like oil spills and flags of convenience that can pollute the sea. They provide key facts and figures on marine litter and pollution to support their campaigns and awareness efforts.
Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) is an environmental charity that campaigns to protect UK oceans, waves, and beaches from issues like marine litter, sewage pollution, climate change, and toxic chemicals. SAS was founded in 1990 by surfers concerned about surfing in polluted waters. It works to influence government policy, educate communities, and challenge industries through campaigns targeting specific issues such as reducing plastic pellet pollution and improving water quality monitoring. SAS also publishes reports to raise awareness about threats like climate change and how to address them.
Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) is an environmental charity that campaigns to protect UK oceans, waves, and beaches from issues like marine litter, sewage pollution, climate change, and toxic chemicals. SAS was founded in 1990 by surfers concerned about surfing in polluted waters. It works to influence government policy, educate communities, and challenge industries through campaigns targeting specific issues such as reducing plastic pellet pollution and improving water quality monitoring. SAS also publishes reports to raise awareness about threats like climate change and how to address them.
Surfers Against Sewage Fact File (improved)cloestead
SAS is a UK organization dedicated to protecting oceans from pollution and preserving surf spots. Formed in 1990 by surfers concerned about water quality, SAS campaigns on issues like marine litter, climate change, and toxic chemicals. They hold beach cleanups, create petitions, and educate the public. SAS has over 500,000 members and aims to keep UK beaches and oceans safe for surfing and tourism.
WAMM North East Regional Workshop York 29 Jan 2020CaBASupport
Presentations from the WAMM (Wholescape Approach to Marine Management) North East Regional Workshop.
A series of 4 regional workshops is being held in 2020 to build knowledge and expertise within coastal, estuarine and CaBA partnerships across a range of issues including data and evidence, policy and legislation and the benefits of collaborative working. The workshops also provide the opportunity to meet other partnerships and initiate collaboration with potential partners, hear about project case studies and discuss barriers and opportunities to collaborative delivery. You can find out more about the WAMM project at https://www.theriverstrust.org/projects/wamm-wholescape-approach-to-marine-management/
- A team of 7 people based in Warrington, England started a project to help develop Marine Conservation Zones (MCZs) in the Irish Sea region to protect important habitats and species.
- The project's goals are to inform local stakeholders about MCZs, create a group to represent different sea users, and host workshops to develop recommendations for MCZ locations that meet ecological guidelines and have consensus from stakeholders.
- The recommendations will then be submitted to government agencies for formal consultation and designation of final MCZs by 2012.
The document discusses connecting with nature through surfing. It describes how ideas about marine wilderness developed and were then applied through various organizations like the Save Our Seas Shark Centre and KELP Project. It also outlines problems facing oceans like pollution, habitat loss, and overfishing. Plans for the future include further developing environmental awareness and action among surfers in South Africa as well as international education programs.
This document summarizes a presentation given to the Delray Beach City Commission about creating a resilient community in response to sea level rise and storm surge. The presentation discusses defining resilience as the ability to bounce back and improve after stresses. It provides data on historic and projected sea level rise for the area. Potential impacts of sea level rise are outlined, including coastal flooding, erosion, saltwater intrusion, and effects on infrastructure and the economy. Partners for creating resilience are identified at the regional, state, and federal levels. The presentation recommends starting a conversation in the community about resilience and forming a coastal hazards adaptation committee to gather information and evaluate policies. It suggests using scenario planning and public engagement to develop a long-term adaptation plan.
Find here the top headlines from the IPCC's Special Report on the Ocean and Cryosphere in a Changing Climate: as summarised by CDKN for African audiences - please use together with our report of the same name on www.cdkn.org/oceanreport and find all narratives and photo credits in our associated report.
Surfers Against Sewage is a non-profit organization formed in 1990 by surfers in Cornwall to address environmental issues affecting UK beaches and coastlines. The organization campaigns against marine pollution from sewage, plastic, and other waste that endangers wildlife. Surfers Against Sewage also works to educate the public on these issues and advocates for laws to improve water quality and protect coastal environments for future generations.
Find here the top headlines from the IPCC's Special Report on the Ocean and Cryosphere in a Changing Climate: as summarised by CDKN for South Asian audiences - please use together with our report of the same name on www.cdkn.org/oceanreport and find all narratives and photo credits in our associated report.
Similar to International Coastal Symposium 2013 SAS & Surfrider (20)
Surfonomics 101 at Chapman U. November 2013Chad Nelsen
This document discusses surfonomics, which analyzes the economic impact and value of surfing. It provides examples from California beaches, which see over 17 million visits annually contributing $15 billion to the economy. A case study of Solana Beach, CA is presented on beach use. Economic impact refers to local spending while economic value considers travel costs and willingness to pay. Methodology for surfonomics studies is outlined. Examples are given from sites like Trestles, CA, which sees $8-13 million in annual economic impact and $10-26 million in consumer surplus. The potential for surf parks to expand surfing access and the surf industry is discussed.
12 chad nelsen - surfonomics 101, the state of the science todayChad Nelsen
Surfonomics studies the economic impact and value of surfing. It uses surveys and data collection to measure local spending by surfers, which supports businesses and creates jobs. It also uses economic models to calculate the consumer surplus or "willingness to pay" to determine the overall economic value of surfing. Studies have found that California beaches see over 17 million visits per year generating $15 billion in economic impact. A study in Oregon estimated that coastal trips there resulted in over $2.4 billion in expenditures in 2010. The field aims to conduct more site-specific studies and partner with academics to further analyze and share information on the surfonomics of coastal communities.
13 carlo grigoletto - wave economic valuation, the huanchaco caseChad Nelsen
The document discusses the economic value of waves in Peru and the case of Huanchaco. It notes that Peru has a long surfing history and culture, being home to the first surf school and magazine in Latin America, and having the highest surfing population in the region excluding Brazil. It highlights Huanchaco specifically, which has been approved as a World Surfing Reserve, representing the Latin American surfing heritage. This designation could help foster sustainable management of Peru's coastal areas by preserving ecosystems and recognizing waves as a resource, bringing social inclusion, economic development, and reinforcing local identity.
Regional & Program Communications StrategyChad Nelsen
This document discusses regional communications strategies for several US regions, including platforms like blogs, Facebook, Twitter and MailChimp. It addresses distributing regional updates to members, chapters and collected lists. Regions include New England, Florida, Washington, Oregon and California. Action items include standardizing regional page templates and integrating regional, chapter and national communications. The goal is to improve sharing of policy, legislative and field updates across platforms.
The document discusses the successful protection of Trestles, a surfing spot in California, from a proposed toll road project. It summarizes that the toll road would have caused major environmental impacts to the sensitive natural area at Trestles and was found to be inconsistent with the California Coastal Act and possibly other state and federal laws. Due to massive public response, the toll road project was ultimately rejected by the California Coastal Commission and US Department of Commerce. However, the threat to Trestles remains as future development proposals could still impact the area.
This document discusses the economic value and impacts of surfing in California and the United States. It provides data showing that California beaches receive 17.8 million visits per year, generating $15 billion in economic impact. A case study of Trestles beach in Southern California estimates that surfers generate between $8-13 million in annual economic impact through their visits. Through a travel cost model, the total annual consumer surplus or economic value provided by Trestles surfers is estimated to be between $10-26 million. Nationwide, it is estimated that surfing generates $2-5 billion in annual economic impact for coastal communities through the 76 million surfing visits per year across the United States.
This document outlines a campaign prioritization process to focus efforts and resources on the most important campaigns. It evaluates campaigns using a 3-level system analyzing chapter campaigns, action index versus funding, and campaign impact. The 2011 priorities included RAP, NTA, KYH20, OFG, and others. The process ensures shared understanding of expectations and departmental collaboration. It does not mean lower priority campaigns are unimportant, but aims to focus on campaigns most likely to achieve victories or ground results. Additional factors considered include timelines, controversy levels, membership impacts, and conservation value.
The document outlines a strategic plan to increase conservation victories by 10% each year from 2011-2013. It defines a victory as a decision that results in a positive coastal environmental outcome or improved access. The previous plan from 2006-2011 achieved 150 victories. The new plan aims to increase from 30 victories in 2011 to 33 in 2012 and 36 in 2013, for a total of 99 victories. While the 10% growth target is being met, scaling some local victories into larger regional ones has seen mixed success.
Surf protection, World Surf Reserves & Case StudiesChad Nelsen
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive function. Exercise stimulates the production of endorphins in the brain which elevate mood and reduce stress levels.
California World Ocean: Shoreline Armoring and the Ocean EconomyChad Nelsen
This document discusses the economic impact of California's beaches and the issue of shoreline armoring. It notes that California's beach economy generates $14 billion annually and that beach loss would result in $8.3 billion in economic impacts. Shoreline armoring is widespread but only partially mitigates lost beach sand and does not account for lost recreation values or ecosystem impacts. The recommendations include standardizing the approach to valuing lost recreation, accounting for climate change, developing an ecosystem services valuation model, and researching alternatives to armoring such as managed retreat.
Updated CA Beach Preservation PowerPointChad Nelsen
The document discusses several issues relating to beach preservation in California and strategies for improved coordination. It outlines topics such as shoreline armoring permits and mitigation, beach dredging and filling, artificial surf reefs, managed retreat, and responses to climate-induced sea level rise. It proposes that better coordination across groups could help share information on these issues and discusses next steps to improve coordination of beach preservation efforts statewide.
The document discusses a working session for Packard Foundation grantees about network effectiveness. It provides an overview of network structures and characteristics of healthy networks. The session goals are to understand network thinking, map networks, and discuss network effectiveness. Network structures can range from centralized to decentralized. Key characteristics of effective networks include clear purpose, member engagement, leadership, communication, and resource sharing. Challenges in networks include defining boundaries and building trust among participants.
Gender and Mental Health - Counselling and Family Therapy Applications and In...PsychoTech Services
A proprietary approach developed by bringing together the best of learning theories from Psychology, design principles from the world of visualization, and pedagogical methods from over a decade of training experience, that enables you to: Learn better, faster!
it describes the bony anatomy including the femoral head , acetabulum, labrum . also discusses the capsule , ligaments . muscle that act on the hip joint and the range of motion are outlined. factors affecting hip joint stability and weight transmission through the joint are summarized.
Communicating effectively and consistently with students can help them feel at ease during their learning experience and provide the instructor with a communication trail to track the course's progress. This workshop will take you through constructing an engaging course container to facilitate effective communication.
Beyond Degrees - Empowering the Workforce in the Context of Skills-First.pptxEduSkills OECD
Iván Bornacelly, Policy Analyst at the OECD Centre for Skills, OECD, presents at the webinar 'Tackling job market gaps with a skills-first approach' on 12 June 2024
Main Java[All of the Base Concepts}.docxadhitya5119
This is part 1 of my Java Learning Journey. This Contains Custom methods, classes, constructors, packages, multithreading , try- catch block, finally block and more.
Walmart Business+ and Spark Good for Nonprofits.pdfTechSoup
"Learn about all the ways Walmart supports nonprofit organizations.
You will hear from Liz Willett, the Head of Nonprofits, and hear about what Walmart is doing to help nonprofits, including Walmart Business and Spark Good. Walmart Business+ is a new offer for nonprofits that offers discounts and also streamlines nonprofits order and expense tracking, saving time and money.
The webinar may also give some examples on how nonprofits can best leverage Walmart Business+.
The event will cover the following::
Walmart Business + (https://business.walmart.com/plus) is a new shopping experience for nonprofits, schools, and local business customers that connects an exclusive online shopping experience to stores. Benefits include free delivery and shipping, a 'Spend Analytics” feature, special discounts, deals and tax-exempt shopping.
Special TechSoup offer for a free 180 days membership, and up to $150 in discounts on eligible orders.
Spark Good (walmart.com/sparkgood) is a charitable platform that enables nonprofits to receive donations directly from customers and associates.
Answers about how you can do more with Walmart!"
Leveraging Generative AI to Drive Nonprofit InnovationTechSoup
In this webinar, participants learned how to utilize Generative AI to streamline operations and elevate member engagement. Amazon Web Service experts provided a customer specific use cases and dived into low/no-code tools that are quick and easy to deploy through Amazon Web Service (AWS.)
Leveraging Generative AI to Drive Nonprofit Innovation
International Coastal Symposium 2013 SAS & Surfrider
1. SAS Campaign Director, Andy Cummins &
Surfrider Environmental Director Chad
Nelsen
Paradise Lost: Threatened Waves &
Strategies For Global Wave Protection
By Andy Cummins &
Chad Nelsen
3. SAS Campaign Director, Andy Cummins &
Surfrider Environmental Director Chad
Nelsen
• How Surfing Has Evolved
• Threats To Surfing Waves
• Reactive Case Study: North American Wave Under
Threat, Surfrider Foundation
• Proactive Case Study: Adapting Current Legislation
To Better Protect Surfing Waves Or Creating New
Law Protection Legislation
4. SAS Campaign Director, Andy Cummins &
Surfrider Environmental Director Chad
Nelsen
Image courtesy of Chicagopressrelease.com
5. SAS Campaign Director, Andy Cummins &
Surfrider Environmental Director Chad
Nelsen
19871978
19911998
1966
2011
6. SAS Campaign Director, Andy Cummins &
Surfrider Environmental Director Chad
Nelsen
• 6 X English
titles
• 2 X British
titles
• 2 X European
titles
Paul Russell, Professor of Oceanography at the University of Plymouth, world
authority on beach studies, ICS 2013 Steering Group member & Scientific Board
member
7. SAS Campaign Director, Andy Cummins &
Surfrider Environmental Director Chad
Nelsen
A Reactive Campaign To Protect
Trestles, California.
By Chad Nelsen
14. SAS Campaign Director, Andy Cummins &
Surfrider Environmental Director Chad
Nelsen
“[I]t would be difficult to imagine a more environmentally
damaging alternative location for the proposed toll road and
one which would be more clearly inconsistent with the
environmentally sensitive habitat resource protection
requirements contained within Coastal Act Section 30240.”
“No measures exist that would enable the proposed
alignment to be found consistent with the Coastal Act.”
California Coastal Act
16. SAS Campaign Director, Andy Cummins &
Surfrider Environmental Director Chad
Nelsen
Major impacts to a sensitive & highly used natural area
Not consistent with the California Coastal Act.
Inconsistent with other state and federal laws?
Massive public response was the difference
Toll road project rejected by the CA Coastal Commission & US
Department of Commerce
The threat isn’t over
Conclusions
17. SAS Campaign Director, Andy Cummins &
Surfrider Environmental Director Chad
Nelsen
Waves Under Threat Globally
Australia
UK
Chile
Ireland
Colombia
America
Mexico
South Africa
New Zealand
The Azores
18. SAS Campaign Director, Andy Cummins &
Surfrider Environmental Director Chad
Nelsen
Waves Damaged Globally
Chile
Madeira
Ecuador
Spain
New Zealand
19. SAS Campaign Director, Andy Cummins &
Surfrider Environmental Director Chad
Nelsen
Waves Destroyed Around The World
America
Brazil
Portugal
Mexico
Maldives
UK
20. SAS Campaign Director, Andy Cummins &
Surfrider Environmental Director Chad
Nelsen
Under Threat From Development
21. SAS Campaign Director, Andy Cummins &
Surfrider Environmental Director Chad
Nelsen
Under Threat From Restricted Access
22. SAS Campaign Director, Andy Cummins &
Surfrider Environmental Director Chad
Nelsen
Under Threat From Pollution
23. SAS Campaign Director, Andy Cummins &
Surfrider Environmental Director Chad
Nelsen
Under Threat From Radioactive Waste
24. SAS Campaign Director, Andy Cummins &
Surfrider Environmental Director Chad
Nelsen
Proactive Case Study: Adapting Current
Legislation To Better Protect Surfing Waves Or
Creating New Law Protection Legislation.
By Andy Cummins
26. SAS Campaign Director, Andy Cummins &
Surfrider Environmental Director Chad
Nelsen
Protect Our Waves Petition.
Inappropriate coastal development.
Restriction on raw sewage discharges via CSOs
Management systems in place to tackle marine
litter
Secure water users rights to sustainably access
the coast
27. SAS Campaign Director, Andy Cummins &
Surfrider Environmental Director Chad
Nelsen
Raise awareness across the surfing community
about the array of threats facing our coastline.
Raise awareness amongst developers & polluters
about the value of waves and the surfing
community
Raise awareness amongst legislators about the
economic, social, cultural and environmental value
of waves
28. SAS Campaign Director, Andy Cummins &
Surfrider Environmental Director Chad
Nelsen
The petition calls on Parliament to
debate the economic and intrinsic
value of UK surfing waves and
beaches, and produce specific
legislation to protect these unique,
finite assets for this and future
generations.
29. SAS Campaign Director, Andy Cummins &
Surfrider Environmental Director Chad
Nelsen
Marine & Coastal Access Act 2009
Revised Bathing Water Directive and/or
the Marine Strategy Framework
Directive
Clean Neighbourhood & Environment
Act 2005
Amend Current Legislation
30. SAS Campaign Director, Andy Cummins &
Surfrider Environmental Director Chad
Nelsen
Legislation could be created to
specifically protect surfing waves and
the dynamics needed to protect surfing
waves from inappropriate development,
surfers sustainable access to the coast
and the ensure the waters around
recreational water sports zones are
impacted by pollution.
Create New Legislation
31. SAS Campaign Director, Andy Cummins &
Surfrider Environmental Director Chad
Nelsen
Summary
• Threats are numerous, varied and usually backed by well resourced institutions.
• Currently the onus is on NGOs to recognise threats and effectively defend the
wave/represent the surfing community.
• Amending current legislation or creating new legislation would protect waves
around the entire UK.
Boscombe’ s artificial
surfing reef £3 million.
Is Broad Bench worth over
£10 million, £100 million?
32. SAS Campaign Director, Andy Cummins &
Surfrider Environmental Director Chad
Nelsen
Thanks for listening.
Any questions?
Editor's Notes
For the next 15 minutes when Chad and I refer to waves we are talking about surfing waves and dynamics needed to produce surfing waves - such as wave height and period; swell direction and distance travelled; peel angle; wind speed and direction and bathymetry/geographical features. These are all found within the swell corridor and the coast where the waves break.
Although surfing was historically the sport of kings, it’s had a rebrand
Around once a decade Hollywood has defaced the sport of surfing. Surfers are often cast as on the fringes of society, often criminals.
In the 21st centaury surfers cover a diverse range of society. Doctors, lawyers and media professionals mix with teachers, builders and students without the social restrains that might normally keep these groups apart. Surfing is a valuable market globally worth
At page 3 of the Executive Summary & at p. 10
During what the media called the “Woodstock of the surf movement,” you could feel, “the energy in the air-a booming resonance of civic duty,” said Stefanie Sekich, Surfrieder’s Save Trestles Campaign Coordinator. “Seeing thousands of people come together in an orderly, positive fashion made me feel hopeful for the future.”
Surfrider’s Save Trestles campaign is a great example of a how much effort is needed to currently protect a high value wave. At the last Global Wave Conference one of Chad’s colleagues made the point that a wave is never saved, it’s always being saved. This leaves an unfair burden on groups like Surfers Against Sewage and the Surfrider Foundation. Globally, these countries have a number of waves are under threat to varying degrees of impacts.
Global these countries are home to waves that have already been damaged but not yet destroyed.
Unfortunately,waves have been destroyed and communities around these valuable assets have suffered because they were not protected from inappropriate developments or pollution.
In the UK, developers already have to go through an expensive and time-consuming process to get planning permission, and this includes conducting an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA). If there were effective laws stating that surfing waves cannot be interfered with or destroyed, it would be in the developers' own interest to avoid putting their concrete in the wrong place. RAMPION 22% reduction Impacts identified as high. Mitigation “consultation with stakeholder groups”. Divers were granted protection on good diving days by limiting installation activities. The artificial reef is in the shadow of this development. Limited understanding of what makes a good surfing wave, the benefits of surfing (both socially and economically) and the size of the surfing community.Harbor development, Freshwater Bay, Oyster Devices at Marwick, offshore wind at Brighton and Bournemouth and the IoW. With a greater recognition of the surfing waves developers would start their projects looking to have minimum impact (Rampion, Rochdale envelope approach, it won’t look like this so it would be irresponsible to object Vs if it won’t look like this why have it within the Rochdale envelope (turbine size, distance from shore and space between the turbines. Dredging in Cornwall will produce 100 new jobs. Vs 1,600 full time year round jobs surfing provides Cornwall as well as £64 million pounds annually. Not to mention the other impacts to tourism. However, there are concerns about putting a value on a wave, what happens when a more valuable project comes along?
The bench is closed to surfers for 228 days a year. The majority of the time it’s open coincides with seasons that do not produce waves in the area. The dredging proposal for Cornwall could have significant restrictions across some of the most popular North Cornish surfing and tourist beaches. Surfing and other water sports are valuable exercise pat times making sure the population is as fit, health and happy as possible.
These waves are all failing the 1976 bathing water directive’s water quality standards. At the minimum pass rate the chance of contracting gastro enteritis could be as high as 1 in 7, FOR A BATHER. Surfers are 3 times more likely to contract an illness than a windsurfer, and many times more likely than a bather. This is because new wetsuit technologies allow surfers to access the water all year round for prolonged periods and ingestion and immersion is an obvious risk with the sport and route of infection.
Guardian 2011:Tens of thousands of radioactive fuel fragments escaped from the Dounreay plant between 1963 and 1984, polluting local beaches, the coastline and the seabed. Fishing has been banned within a two-kilometre radius of the plant since 1997.The most radioactive of the particles are regarded by experts as potentially lethal if ingested. Similar in size to grains of sand, they can incorporate traces of plutonium-239, which has a half-life of over 24,000 years BBC NEWS: Experts believe they may have found the most radioactive particle to be recovered so far from a beach near the Dounreay nuclear plant in Caithness.The particle, which was found on 14 February, was the 208th to be recovered from the beach by contractors.
The threats are diverse and are often executed by powerful and extremely well resources institutions. The Protect Our Waves petition is a proactively strategic campaign aimed at a national level rather than reactively campaigning at a regional level, defending waves time and again.
The onus is on the NGO to defend natural resources and prove the ‘value’ of the wave rather than the developer to ensure their activities will not adversely impact on the surfing resource. Once a development impacts a wave it’s hard to undo.