Reclaiming Makapu’u
From Spectacle to Stewardship
By K. Latronic – Every acre of Makapuʻu is a burial ground. Beneath the concrete of Sea Life Park lies...
Ghost Gear
From Phantom Snare to Ocean Wear
by K. Latronic – Abandoned fishing gear does not rest. Unmoored from human hands, a lost net becomes a severed...
Blue Carbon
Recovered Whale Populations Are Tending The Oceans Once Again
by Kaea Latronic – While surfers spend their time reading the waves and riding the lineup, the ocean’s largest mammals are running a massive operation directly beneath the board. What they are doing down there keeps the ocean alive and florid. Most people paddling out never think about the ocean’s...
Now & Forever / Vans
Shining a light on Sustainable Coastlines
The Vans Triple Crown returns once again to the North Shore of Hawaii and will match and donate all digital...
Forever Blue
An effort to positively impact the health of our oceans, land, and air.
By Mara Pyzel The realities of climate change and projections for our planet can be terrifying. But know this: you...
To all the beach and ocean lovers- will you lend your voice to protect the place you love? Despite any rumors you might have heard, Bill 40 will only phase out disposable plastic utensils and straws, as well as foam and plastic cups/lids/plates/bowls/clamshells given out with to-go orders. Every item being phased out has a high-quality, plastic-free...
by Kyveli Sophia There’s a cool new wave breaking from coast to coast in the USA and beyond as sunscreens...
By Kahi Pacarro Stop thinking that recycling and cleanups will solve our plastic pollution problems. That’s a stark pronouncement coming...
By Kahi Pacarro Strategically choosing the side of the plane this time was not to scope the surf setup but rather for reconnaissance on an upcoming plastic pollution mission. On final approach to Lihue Airport, those on the left hand side of the plane see Unalau Bay bombarded with plastic...
By Alexandra Kahn Environmental enthusiasts and conservation groups around the world continuously work in defense of the land, ocean, and...
The bill bars the sale of sunscreens containing chemicals oxybenzone and octinoxate, which some scientists say contribute to coral bleaching....
The ProTest project has reached multiple milestones since it’s inception in December 2017. The brainchild of Sustainable Coastlines Hawaii brought to life by collaborating with Cliff Kapono and supported by Vans, Surfer Magazine, Surfdome, and Sustainable Surf, The ProTest is a chance for “Pros” to “Test” ecoboards while also protesting...