Dr. Bukoski refers to these linked surf breaks and crucial carbon-capturing habitats as 'surf ecosystems' in the research paper and a visual tool of what that broader term encompasses is shown below.

Increasingly, surf breaks are being recognized as socio-environmental phenomena that can bring opportunity for sustained benefits for local communities, the authors say. They point to the ...

Jason Momoa survived a harrowing near-drowning experience at Maui's deadly Jaws surf break after being rescued by a friend during brutal 10-foot Hawaiian waves.

Co‐occurrence of surf breaks and carbon‐dense ecosystems suggests opportunities for coastal conservation. Conservation Science and Practice, 2024; DOI: 10.1111/csp2.13193 ...

At age 26, Trent Masimer took up surfing to escape depression — now the ocean and its animals are changing his life.  On a sunny afternoon in May, Masimer caught his first proper wave — green, ...

Three Southern Californians, including Oceanside’s Caitlin Simmers, have secured their spots to surf in the world ...

The surf breaks that create epic waves store millions of tons of carbon. Protecting them from climate change protects a sport and the planet.

Some of the best surfers in the world, including another strong local contingent, will take on iconic surf break Steamer Lane in the 2023 O’Neill Cold Water Classic. The competition window ...

Under gray skies and steady rain, we head out to a quirky reef break known for its unusual wave shapes. This session blends ...

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - This year’s Hawaii Adaptive Surfing Championship is set to take place next week at Queen’s Surf Break in Waikiki. The nonprofit AccesSurf is hosting the ...

Far from the crowds, we paddle out to a hidden reef break with waves as beautiful as they are challenging. This session ...

The actor says help from his ancestors and thoughts of his then 3-month-old daughter helped him win a battle for his life.