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Surfrider Foundation @surfrider.org · 18h

Introducing: The Harbor Workwear Jacket 👀 Featuring a quilted interior and embroidered detailing, this one of a kind piece pairs perfectly with your fall beach walks. Be sure to check out the Fall Collection for all-new outerwear, long-sleeves, and more.

Shop now: shop.surfrider.org/collections/...

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Surfrider Foundation @surfrider.org · 1d

📸: Photo 2 by Alexandra Fisher, Photo 3 by Mylasia Miklas

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Surfrider Foundation @surfrider.org · 1d

Did you know that by 2100, it is estimated that more than 50% of our sandy beaches will be completely lost due to sea level rise driven by climate change alone? In states like California, the figure is as high as 70%.

Check out the #StateOfTheBeachReport here: www.surfrider.org/news/surfrid...

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Surfrider Foundation @surfrider.org · 2d

JOIN PLEASE-POISON-US-WITH-MICROPLASTICS.ORG 🙏🙏

Or Join Surfrider.org and be a Friend of the Ocean.

The Ocean Needs More Friends. www.surfrider.org/the-ocean-ne...

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Surfrider Foundation @surfrider.org · 3d

Surfrider’s 2025 State of the Beach Report is here—and it’s packed with solutions! 📊🌊

Check out the full report: www.surfrider.org/news/surfrid...

#StateOfTheBeachReport

📸: Photo 1 by Nicole Holman, Photo 2 by James Katsipis, Photo 3 by Aaron Lieber

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Surfrider Foundation @surfrider.org · 13d

📸 Oil Spill Imagery from the Get Oil Out (GOO) Collection, UC Santa Barbara Library, University of California, Santa Barbara

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Surfrider Foundation @surfrider.org · 13d

Have you tuned into EP. 04 of #TheSurfriderPodcast yet? 🎙️🌊 Drilling is Killing: Surfrider’s Fight Against Offshore Drilling

🎧 Available on all major podcast platforms. Start listening: www.surfrider.org/the-surfride...

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Surfrider Foundation @surfrider.org · 14d

JOIN LOL-OIL-SPILLS-HAPPEN-SOMETIMES.ORG 🫶🫶🫶

Or Join Surfrider.org and be a Friend of the Ocean.

The Ocean Needs More Friends. www.surfrider.org/the-ocean-ne...

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Surfrider Foundation @surfrider.org · 16d

We’re coming to you live from Surfers’ Point in Ventura, California — and we are so excited to share that Phase 2 of this 30+ year effort is nearly complete! 👏🌊

Click the link below to learn more and find a #ClimateActionProgram event near you: www.surfrider.org/programs/cli...

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Surfrider Foundation @surfrider.org · 17d

JOIN HAHA-THE-OCEAN-IS-DYING-AND-I-DONT-CARE.ORG 😂💀⚰️

Or Join Surfrider.org and be a Friend of the Ocean. 🌊

The Ocean Needs More Friends. www.surfrider.org/the-ocean-ne...

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Surfrider Foundation @surfrider.org · 20d

Together, we can protect and restore our coasts, one beach at a time. Get involved: www.surfrider.org/volunteer

📸: Photos 1 & 4 by Ridge BenBen, Photo 2 by Alexander Siegel
#InternationalCoastalCleanupDay

Get Involved

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Surfrider Foundation @surfrider.org · 20d

Through the Better Beach Alliance, Surfrider is proud to join forces with our incredible partners REEF and Costa Sunglasses to empower volunteers everywhere to make a positive impact on our coasts. Whether you join a Surfrider event or host a solo cleanup, YOU are part of the solution.

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Surfrider Foundation @surfrider.org · 20d

Happy International Coastal Cleanup Day! 🌎🌊🙌

Today, people around the world are rolling up their sleeves to protect what we love most—our ocean, waves, and beaches. 💙

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Surfrider Foundation @surfrider.org · 21d

🍂 It’s Here: The Fall Collection 🍂 Cozy layers, vintage-inspired tees, and fresh headwear—crafted with sustainability in mind. 🌎 The best part → your purchase directly supports our mission to protect the world’s ocean, waves, and beaches for generations to come.

shop.surfrider.org/collections/...

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Surfrider Foundation @surfrider.org · 23d

❤️JOIN I-HEART-MICROPLASTICS.ORG ❤️

Or Join Surfrider.org and be a Friend of the Ocean. 🌊

The Ocean Needs More Friends. www.surfrider.org/the-ocean-ne...

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Surfrider Foundation @surfrider.org · 24d

LIKE IF YOU HATE SEA TURTLES 🐢🚫

If you’re not a Friend of the Ocean, what are you supporting?

The Ocean Needs More Friends. Join Surfrider: www.surfrider.org/the-ocean-ne...

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Surfrider Foundation @surfrider.org · 26d

Back-to-School, But Make It Sustainable 🌎💙 Kick off the new season with everyday essentials from the Surfrider shop, including 100% organic cotton tees & totes, reusable drinkware, and more!

Shop now: shop.surfrider.org/collections/...

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Surfrider Foundation @surfrider.org · 28d

EP. 04 of #TheSurfriderPodcast Is Now Live! 🎙️🌊 Drilling is Killing: Surfrider’s Fight Against Offshore Drilling

🎧 Available on all major podcast platforms. Listen now: www.surfrider.org/the-surfride...

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Surfrider Foundation @surfrider.org · Sep 10

Major Victory for Clean Water & Safe Recreation Across Hawaiʻi! 🌊🌺🙌

Learn more: www.surfrider.org/news/hawaii-...

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Surfrider Foundation @surfrider.org · Sep 9

Want to make a difference for our ocean? 🌊🙌

When you join Surfrider, you're joining a passionate group of coastal defenders who have been at the forefront of ocean protection for over forty years. 💙

Donate to become a member today: www.surfrider.org/join

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Surfrider Foundation @surfrider.org · Sep 3

🚨New Study Links Sewage in Tijuana River Valley to Dangerous Air Pollution and Public Health Risks! 🔬🌊 Take Action Today! www.surfrider.org/news/new-sci...

📸: Photo 1 by Beatriz Klimeck & UCSD, Photo 2 by Veriditas Rising

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Surfrider Foundation @surfrider.org · Sep 2

Calling all student coastal defenders! 🌊 We’re looking for emerging leaders at the high school and college level to join our ever growing Student Club Network! 🙌📚 Swipe through to check out testimonials from some of our incredible student club leaders. Get involved: www.surfrider.org/pages/studen...

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Surfrider Foundation @surfrider.org · Aug 29

Protecting what we love since 1984. 🌊 Show off your support for our ocean, waves, and beaches when you rep Surfrider gear. We just restocked best selling hats, tees, and outerwear—shop now: shop.surfrider.org

#WearYourSupport

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Surfrider Foundation @surfrider.org · Aug 28

A huge shout-out to the student leaders of the Surfrider Club at the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB)! @iv.srfrdr successfully converted three of the campus dining halls to become #OceanFriendly! 🍽🌊

Learn more and get involved today: www.surfrider.org/news/ocean-f...

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Surfrider Foundation @surfrider.org · Aug 27

Are plastic tumors bad for you? Asking for a friend. 🌊🤝

Join Surfrider today to become a #FriendOfTheOcean and advocate for policies to protect our ocean, waves, and beaches from plastic pollution. www.surfrider.org/the-ocean-ne...

#TheOceanNeedsMoreFriends

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