What we do

Our commitments to protect the ocean are based on three priorities: combating plastic pollution at source, taking action to ensure a healthy aquatic environment, and protecting coastlines from the challenges of climate change. Our efforts focus on reducing pollution upstream and on adaptation solutions to strengthen coastal resilience.

Fighting plastic pollution

Our mission is essential: to protect the ocean and our health from the invasion of plastic. Whether it’s microplastics invisible to the naked eye, single-use plastics, cigarette butts or biomedia, Surfrider is on all fronts. Find out more about our fight against plastic polluction

Microplastics and plastic pellets

Macroplastics, single-use plastics and packaging waste

Cigarette butts

Biomedias

Taking action for a healthy aquatic environment

The ocean is a true ally of our well-being and health. That is why we are committed every day to taking action to stop pollution at its source, whether chemical, bacteriological or biological. Find out how we are taking action to improve the quality of bathing water and protect citizens’ health

Bacteriological
pollution

Chemical
pollution

Ostreopsis, cyanobacteria & co. (algal boom)

protect marine and
coastal areas

Coastlines play an essential role for our planet and our well-being. They protect land from storms, are home to unique biodiversity, and support millions of people around the world. Faced with the growing threats of climate change, such as erosion and rising sea levels, it is crucial to preserve these areas and allow them to adapt. Our actions to addressing the climate emergency and managing coastal risks

Coastal and
maritime activities

Coastal
adaptation

Our levers of action

For 30 years, we have been working to educate young people and raise awareness among the general public about the protection of marine ecosystems. We mobilise the growing number of ocean lovers to collect data and trace the source of the pollution observed. We work at the highest level, in the very places where political decisions are made, to give the ocean a voice and demand strong, concrete measures to protect it.