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NEWSLETTER 197

Storm warming: Beware of coastal risks

During this time of year when more and more winter storms appear, coastlines are also modified and are victims of erosion or marine submersion. Not aware of these risks, people are sometimes facing some dangerous situations because of these worsening phenomena. In order to inform about these dangers and prevent them, Surfrider Europe is expanding its erosion map gathering more illustrated examples and testimonies.

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The Human Health and Ocean pollution report: when human health and marine health go hand in hand

The Human Health and Ocean pollution report is the outcome of a congress organized in Monaco in partnership with the WHO, which brought together scientists, doctors and experts from forty different countries. It warns of the increased risk of diseases due to growing marine pollution and exhorts leaders and citizens around the world to understand the seriousness of the issue.

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With Corporate Awareness Days, engage your company culture in the protection of the ocean

Despite the current health crisis, Surfrider Europe’s Corporate Awareness Days continue to grow in popularity among the corporate sector. Launched in 2016, this eco-citizen team building is a key driver of essential funding to support Surfrider’s mission. In the face of a challenging year, the program still reached several new milestones and has a bright outlook for 2021.

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Some Ocean Initiatives in France, Portugal and Germany

In Toulouse the operation proved to be quite efficient as 33 kilos of trash were collected by a small group of volunteers and about a hundred cig butts were found near traffic lights. This initative also enabled SFE to give all collected cans to the organisation K Net Partage association who helps vulnerable children.

Peniche Chapter, in Portugal, made the most of its beautiful location mid january and managed to organise a waste collection on the beach even with the new confinement measures announced.

Into Germany, Chapter Baden Pfalz also organised an ocean initiative for a fresh new start and to prove that despite restrictions it's still possible to take action.

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A Guadeloupe surf competition

Despite the complicated circumstances some events are still able to take place. On Sunday the 17th of january was held the Guadeloupe surf competition in which the island's Chapter participated. The volunteers team was indeed present under their tent representing Surfrider Foundation Europe. A nice and warm welcome as well as a beautiful blue sky and big waves were on the day's schedule

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The perfect ally of your winter days

For a simple family walk, after a surfing session or during a beach clean-up, the Sailor Beanie will join you on each of your trips.

Made in Portugal and without any plastic, the Sailor Beanie is made of 100% organic merino wool, certified mulesing free. This means that no painful surgical procedure is inflicted on the animal. It's a bit like stopping single-use plastic... it seems obvious to us.

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