Citizens of Surf is a UN Decade of Ocean Science Action endorsed under the ECOP Programme, and designed to equip surfers with the tools, knowledge, support and understanding to engage in Ocean Science. The project aims to develop pathways for surfers to monitor and restore their local surf ecosystems – collecting environmental data on climate change indicators, pollution and biodiversity, and therefore stepping into the role of custodians for the waves and blue spaces they cherish, and future generation will hopefully continue to enjoy.
Coordinator of Citizens of Surf, Natalie Fox introduces this webinar and is joined by special guests: Juliana Corrales (Ocean communicator, advocate and citizen scientist), Dr. Tony Butt (Oceanographer, author and Patagonia Surf Ambassador), Dr. Pamela Buchan (Marine Social Scientist at the University of Exeter), Dr. David Whyte (Surfer and anthropologist) and Linzi Hawkin (Cofounder of Protect Blue and Wavemakers).
The guest speakers share their unique perspectives on the intersection between surfing and Ocean science, after which, participants are encouraged to ask questions. What follows is a lively discussion and some great points on how we can engage more surfers in marine matters (and more importantly science, advocacy and pro-environmental behaviours). This conversation, however, is just the beginning, as Citizens of Surf will continue to collaborate with and co-design the next steps with local surf communities.
Watch https://youtu.be/My1cB2vhfbg
For more information and resources visit: www.ecopdecade.org/citizensofsurf