Study of de-listed beaches in Europe
Surfrider made an assessment of the beaches that were de-listed between 1997 and 2007 in 12 Member States. According to this study, 1,280 beaches disappeared from the official list during this period.more information
Maritime Transport : prevent pollution
95% of hydrocarbon pollution is intentional. Surfrider calls for an assessment of maritime transport and has put in place a research programme in order to apply the law and to prevent pollution. more information
Water quality and health: protect the ocean user and the environment
Surfrider Foundation Europe fights to protect European beaches to allow future generations to be able enjoy healthy, clean oceans and seas. more information
Artificial coasts and climate change: protecting 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 artificial coastal structures.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
- 8% - Operating
- 26% - Environment and local actions
- 29% - Educative programs
- 37% - Mobilization, communication and merchandising
Press release
- 07-30-2010 SURFRIDER FOUNDATION EUROPE AND SURFRIDER GIRONDE INVITE YOU TO PARTICIPATE IN THE CROSSING OF THE GARONNE IN BORDEAUX SURFRIDER FOUNDATION EUROPE AND SURFRIDER GIRONDE INVITE YOU TO PARTICIPATE IN THE CROSSING OF THE GARONNE IN BORDEAUX Starting 4:00 p.m. Thursday, August 5, Ponton Benauge (right side, behind the coffee port, 1 Rue Quai Descamps Bordeaux) Reserved for experienced surfers (crossing over 500...
- 07-28-2010 Oil pollution, Galéria covered in hydrocarbons Pockets of oil pollution cover the magnificent beaches of Galeria, the small town south of Calvi in upper Corsica, since 12 July. This pollution endangers numerous protected species in the natural reserve of Scandola, including exceptional biodiversity that are World Heritage listed with...
- 07-21-2010 A wave threatened by a port extension For centuries, the waves breaking on the limestone slabs of Crab Island and Doolin point have been spitting tubes. It is one of the iconic and most surfed spots of Ireland.