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Opinion: The West OZ Clearly Has a Shark Problem but the Government Isn’t Doing Enough to Protect Surfers

Matt Beahan
Community
Business & Media

Dissecting the Economics of Offshore Drilling

Molly Lockwood
Community
Environment

Why Florida’s Surfers Are Facing a Fight to Access the Waves in Their Own Backyard

Spencer Ash
Community
Environment

How Seismic Blasting and Offshore Drilling Can and Will Impact Marine Life in the U.S.

Pete Stauffer
Community
Environment

Opinion: Dana Rohrabacher Is the Biggest Kook in Congress and Here’s Why He Needs to Be Replaced

William Rinehart
Community
Politics

Did You Know There’s Such a Thing As a Surfing Political Action Committee?

William Rinehart
Community
Environment

How My Local Surfrider Chapter Helped Me Win a Battle for Public Waterways Access

Spencer Ash
Community
Environment

Local Enforcement Keeps Blocking My Access to Public Waterways; Here’s How I Handle It

Spencer Ash
Community
Environment

The New Bill that May Just Kill a Bunch of Whales and Dolphins

Spencer Ash
Community
Environment

What Are Your Real Rights to Access of Beaches and Public Waterways?

Spencer Ash
Community
Environment

Martins Beach Is Finally (Sort of) Open; This Is Surfrider’s Reaction

Jennifer Savage
Community
Environment

How Ocean Protection Has (or Hasn’t) Changed from Obama’s to Trump’s Presidencies

David Helvarg
Community
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Founded in 2010, The Inertia is the definitive voice of surf and outdoors. We approach the natural world and its devoted culture with curiosity, optimism, and respect. We take pride in bringing our passion for the oceans and mountains to life through original films, reporting, and monumental gatherings. We aim to make a positive impact on our planet through partnerships with nonprofits working hard to preserve earth’s sacred places.

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