We can’t train sharks not to bite people. When we enter the ocean, we are the invaders of their natural...
By Kahi Pacarro Going on four months now, Freesurf has allowed us at Sustainable Coastlines to present difficult environment topics...
In the lush, remote town of Hana, the quiet, country lifestyle keeps residents grounded. There are no malls, no supermarkets, and few creature comforts. Convenience is all about what you can provide for yourself. Born and raised here, surfing’s power couple, Monyca and Ola Eleogram, epitomize this. “We have such an...
By Kahi Pacarro I can almost guarantee you’re shredding (or think your shredding) on a toxic vehicle made up of...
Across the United States and around the world, thousands of people will be gathering at hundreds of events to celebrate...
By Mike Latronic Being a surfer can be downright risky. While there are millions of surfers worldwide, I’d be inclined to guess that only a small percentage actually do it daily or weekly – and even a smaller number that venture regularly into “extreme” conditions. By extreme that could mean perilously...
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...
The bill bars the sale of sunscreens containing chemicals oxybenzone and octinoxate, which some scientists say contribute to coral bleaching....
How to slow plastic pollution through acts of service, influence and education across the Hawaiian Islands By Kahi Pacarro Going on 6 years now, Sustainable Coastlines Hawaii has been taking plastics washing ashore and turning it into a valuable commodity. Seeing value in waste is an ethos within our organization...
Having left Easter Island, the expedition arrived in Honolulu after more than 3 weeks at sea. After finding a dire...
By Kahi Pacarro Landing in the dark morning at a cold airport on the top of Molokai in Ho’olehua brought...
By Kahi Pacarro Photos @hokuhikiandthesea Summer conjures visions of relaxation, peace and sun, but this summer has been more about escaping obsessive heat and trying to find relief from the lack of summer swell by groveling in ankle slappers. For some, a surf trip far away to the southern hemisphere...