Who is Surfrider ?
Surfrider Foundation Europe is a non profit organization, dedicated to defending, saving, improving and managing in a sustainable manner the ocean, coastline, waves and the people who enjoy them.more information
Maritime transport : prevent pollution
95% of oil spills are intentional. Surfrider puts in place a research program for pollution prevention.more information
Water quality and health: protect the ocean, its users and the environment
Surfrider Foundation Europe fights to protect European beaches and to allow future generations to be able enjoy healthy, clean oceans and seas. more information
Artificial coasts and climate changes : protect the coastal ecosystems
As the over-development of the coast threatens coastal ecosystems, Surfrider Foundation Europe is organising to protect European coastlines from the by-products of development.more information
Marine Litter : Struggling against a forgotten pollution
Surfrider's lobbying initative puts pressure on European institutions to acknowledge the severity of the problem while "Ocean Initiatives" works on the ground to combat marine litter.more information
To protect in a sustainable manner the coastline and the people who live there
To raise awareness and to change minds is a priority for Surfrider
To invite everyone to join and support Surfrider's fightSurfrider in the field
Local chapters
Across Europe, our volunteers are involved in loads of different ways... hosting awareness events at schools, attending local meetings and events, reporting pollution and appealing against coastal construction developments.
Laboratories and watermen tester
The quality of our bathing water is more and more under threat, Surfrider Foundation Europe is putting in place action plans to provide users of the Coastline with better information and also to ensure that watersports enthusiasts are not forgotten.
Keepers of the coast
Surfrider fight against all sorts of attacks to the European Coastline including those caused by pollution, erosion as well as irresponsible construction. Give us information on the coastline next to your place, and Surfrider Foundation Europe will support you through its « Keepers of the Coasts » program.
Distribution of your donations
- 28% - Action for the protection of the environment and mobilization / training volunteers
- 27% - Environmental Education
- 24% - Communication and raising awareness on environmental issues
- 10% - Costs of Raising Funds From The General Public
- 9% - Organizational Operating Costs
- 2% - Resuet;
Press release
- 04-06-2012 Erika : naufrage du droit ? Alors que la Cour de Cassation doit se prononcer le 24 mai 2012 dans l’affaire du naufrage ERIKA, les conclusions de l’Avocat général censées guider la décision de la Cour ont été partiellement dévoilées par des victimes. Coup de théâtre, l’audace dont avait fait preuve la Cour d’appel en...
- 03-28-2012 Accident on a Total Rig in the North Sea In view of the environmental crisis currently faced by Total, Surfrider renews its opposition to any new plans for offshore exploitation in Europe. Download the press release
- 01-30-2012 Total condamné à 300 000 euros d'amende au procès de la Raffinerie de Donges Condamnée le 17 janvier 2012 par le Tribunal correctionnel de Saint-Nazaire pour déversement de fioul-soute et pollution de l’estuaire de la Loire, la société Total Raffinage Marketing a pris la décision de ne pas faire appel. Elle devra donc verser une amende de 300 000 euros ainsi que des...