WSL One Ocean - Committed to Protect the Ocean

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.

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 activations throughout the WSL Championship Tour season with local 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

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363,821 TREES PLANTED

Aligned to our carbon offsetting actions since 2018.

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3,041 YOUTH EDUCATED

On cultural and environmental stewardship.

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45,374 HECTARES PROTECTED

Or restored, including initiating the Brazilian Surfing Reserves Program

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49% CO₂ EMISSIONS REDUCED

In CO₂ emissions since 2018.

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70% WASTE REDUCED

From events and operations since 2018.

Latest News

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Nov 2023

WSL Celebrates Global Impact, Releases 2023 Annual Purpose & Impact Report

WSL One Ocean Creates Positive Change in 2023 and Beyond Third-Annual WSL PURE Grant Program Funds Sustainability Projects Around the World

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Sep 2023 Todd Prodanovich

How Indigenous Leaders and Conservationists Protect Trestles

A dynamic initiative celebrates the rich history and biodiversity of one of California's most beloved surf zones

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Jun 2023

Speak Up For The Ocean

This World Ocean Day and every day, the World Surf League (WSL) and its WSL One Ocean initiative are committed to protecting and preserving

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Aug 2023 Catherine Plourde, Head of Global Communications & Awareness at Coral Gardeners

Growing Teahupo'o's Reefs with Coral Gardeners and the Local Community

Together partners, surfers, and volunteers helped outplant coral fragments onto the reef and replenished the nursery with new coral

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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.

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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.

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RESTORING OUR COASTS

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

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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.

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 engage in the fight to protect and enhance the health of our oceans.

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

The WSL One Ocean initiative is made possible with global support from Shiseido and Yeti, as well as regional support from Mananalu Water and Corona.

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

SUSTAINABILITY IMPACT REPORT

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Our Commitments

TAKING CLIMATE ACTION

CUTTING OUT SINGLE-SERVE PLASTIC

RESTORING OUR COASTS

WSL One Ocean is supported by WSL and WSL PURE.

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