WSL One Ocean 2023 Global Impact

As surfers and ocean lovers, the ocean is more than just our favorite place to play. It is our arena, our office, and our inspiration. The ocean, its waves and beaches, reefs and high seas, is truly our greatest resource and connector. Throughout 2023, we demonstrated our commitment to protecting and conserving the global ocean in order to preserve the future of our sport for generations to come. Today, we are proud to share our 2023 Purpose & Impact highlights below: 🌱 363,821 Trees planted - equivalent to our carbon offsetting actions since 2018 🪸 Lead efforts with Coral Gardeners to plant 100,000 corals by the end of 2023 🌊 45,374 Hectares protected or restored including initiating the Brazilian Surfing Reserves Program 💙 225% Increased engagement 📚 35,015 Youth educated on cultural and environmental stewardship 🤝 1,635 Passionate volunteers engaged ♻️ 2 Tons of plastic pollution removed through river barrier projects ☀️ 16 Critical local impact projects funded On behalf of our WSL One Ocean coalition, athletes, fans, local grassroots organizations, and global WSL One Ocean commercial partners SHISEIDO, YETI, and AB InBev as well as regional partners such as and Mananalu Water and Hydralyte, we stand together to inspire world leaders to protect and conserve our global ocean. For More Visit: https://ift.tt/YnlW1B6 Shop official 2023 Rip Curl WSL Finals merchandise here: https://ift.tt/wReBW6z Shop 2023 official CT jerseys and new posters at WSLStore.com: https://ift.tt/GPIFqY6... #WSL Subscribe to the WSL for more action: https://goo.gl/VllRuj Watch all the latest surfing action of the world's best surfers in the world's best waves. Heats on demand, event highlights and exclusive interviews, right here on the WSL's Youtube channel. For More Visit: https://ift.tt/u5goJbq Like the WSL on Facebook: https://ift.tt/JV7EvOp Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/wsl Follow us on Instagram: https://ift.tt/IkFZmxW World Surf League https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_EoMyIa13WM