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.

The global ocean, its waves and beaches, reefs and high seas, is truly our greatest resource and connector.

We're committed to protecting our one ocean and preserving it for generations to come.

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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266,035 TREES PLANTED

Aligned to our carbon offsetting actions since 2018.

- WSL
35,015 YOUTH EDUCATED

On cultural and environmental stewardship.

- WSL
347,219 HECTARES PROTECTED

Or conserved, including establishment and strengthening of 8 surf protected areas.

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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

- WSL / Pat Nolan
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

- WSL
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

- WSL / Beatriz Ryder
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

- WSL / Brent Bielmann
Todd Prodanovich
How Pro Surfing is Evolving with the Help of Indigenous and First Nations Leaders

The partnership between Native People and pro surfing's governing body is making waves in the surf world and beyond it.

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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.

©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 Shiseido and Yeti, as well as regional support from Mananalu Water and Corona.

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