As surfers and ocean lovers, the global ocean is more than just our favorite place to play. It's our arena, our office, and our inspiration.

WSL One Ocean is a global initiative from World Surf League aimed at protecting the ocean to preserve the future of surfing for generations to come. Learn more in our Annual Purpose and Impact Report.

We're committed to protecting our one ocean and preserving it for generations to come. Learn more in our Annual Purpose and Impact Report.

WSL One Ocean is a global initiative from World Surf League aimed at protecting the ocean to preserve the future of surfing for generations to come. Working in collaboration with WSL's non-profit partner, WSL PURE, WSL One Ocean engages fans and hosts event-based local impact projects throughout the WSL Championship Tour season with WSL PURE grantee organizations. WSL PURE funds ocean protection around the world through a grant program for grassroots nonprofits focused on WSL priorities of coastal restoration and conservation, eliminating plastic and taking climate action.

SUSTAINABILITY IMPACT REPORT

- WSL
480,625 TREES PLANTED

Aligned to our carbon offsetting actions since 2018.

- WSL
41,821 YOUTH EDUCATED

On cultural and environmental stewardship since 2021.

- WSL
490,921 HECTARES PROTECTED

Or restored since 2018, including initiating the Brazilian Surfing Reserves Program.

- WSL
49% CO₂ EMISSIONS REDUCED

In CO₂ emissions since 2018.

- WSL
70% WASTE REDUCED

From events and operations since 2018.

Latest News

- WSL / Tim Campbell
Community Unites to Restore Margaret River Coastline

Community Unites to Restore Margaret River Coastline

- WSL / Nic Stephens
Troy Daniel, Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority
Beyond the Break: Protecting the Land Behind Bells

WSL One Ocean and the local community join forces to protect the fragile ecosystem and increase public safety at Bells Beach.

- WSL / Jesse Jennings
Celebrating Earth Month with Our WSL One Ocean Community

This Earth Month, WSL One Ocean celebrates the inspiring local partners around the globe who are driving community-led solutions to protect

- WSL / Oscar Jiménez
Sarah Otterstrom, Isabella Prado - Paso Pacifico, and Rodrigo Barraza - Oriente Salvaje
Planting Seeds of Resilience: Strengthening Partnerships in El Salvador

Harnessing the power of long-term partnerships to restore native vegetation, reduce plastic pollution, and empower local communities in

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Our Commitments

  • TAKING CLIMATE ACTION

    WSL has been carbon neutral since 2018, and through WSL PURE we invest in grants around the world that approach climate action in unique and innovative ways.
    Learn More

  • CUTTING OUT SINGLE-SERVE PLASTIC

    We’re working to prevent plastic from ending up in our one ocean and eliminating single-serve plastic from our events.
    Learn More

  • RESTORING OUR COASTS

    We are investing in coastal restoration and conservation around the world as these ecosystems are critical to protecting our ocean.
    Learn More

This initiative is brought to you by WSL and WSL PURE, whose mission is to inspire, educate, and empower ocean protection, starting with the global surf community.

For more information about WSL PURE please contact team@wslpure.org.

WSL One Ocean is supported by WSL and WSL PURE.

WSL PURE is a California registered nonprofit with a mission to educate, motivate, and empower the global surf community to protect and enhance the health of our ocean.

For more information about WSL PURE please contact team@wslpure.org.

©2023 World Surf League. All Rights Reserved. WORLD SURF LEAGUE, WSL, WSL PURE, the Wave Logo, and WE ARE ONE OCEAN are trademarks of World Surf League.

The WSL One Ocean initiative is made possible with global support from YETI, as well as regional support from Corona, Lexus and Open Water.

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