The World’s Coral Reefs are Dissolving
Is it too late to stop the world’s coral reefs from dissolving? About a year ago, a friend of mine shared with me that her marine biologist boyfriend had discovered that it appeared that reefs near Turtle Bay Resort on the North Shore of Oahu were crumbling and he didn’t know why. I remember at […]
Threats to North Shore of Oahu’s Green Sea Turtle Population
Threats to North Shore of Oahu’s Green Sea Turtle Population Every year thousands of visitors come to the North Shore to view sea turtles on our beaches. Although sea turtles are protected on the North Shore, our sea turtle population is on the decline here and worldwide due to poor fishing practices, marine debris consumption, […]
If the Oceans Die will we run out of Oxygen?
If the Oceans Die will we run out of Oxygen? Some say yes. The world’s oceans are also known as the lungs of our planet. As much as 70% of the world’s Oxygen comes from tiny plants called phytoplankton. Sadly since the 1950 there has been a 40% decline in their numbers. Besides supplying most of […]
Best Sunscreen for Surfing Lessons
Using the best sunscreen for surfing lessons is very helpful. Step one purchase a sunscreen product that is reef safe and contains no oxybenzone, butylparaben, octinoxate or 4-methylbenzylidene camphor. Step two apply sunscreen at least 30 minutes before entering the water. Step three apply it especially to the face, back of hands, ears, back of legs […]
The Importance of Eliminating Single Use Plastics on the Ocean for Surfers
Every day I’m in the water teaching surfing lessons I see plastic floating in the ocean. I always pick it up and stow in my wetsuit. Sadly this increase problem of plastics in the world’s oceans continues to increase daily. Eliminating single use plastics is one of the most important environmental issues we are facing.
Oxybenzone, a Common Product in Suncreen’s Commonly Used By Surfer’s, is Killing our Reefs
Virtually ever surfer in the world applies sunscreen before they paddle out in the surf. Tragically one of the most common ingredients in most sunscreens is oxybenzone which not only is harmful to humans recent studies have show that it cause deformities in coral larvae, making them unable to swim, settle out and form new […]
Keeping our Beaches Clean on the North Shore of Oahu For Surfers, Swimmers and All Beach Goers
Every day thousands of people visit our beaches on the North Shore of Oahu to surf, swim, snorkel and even sun bath and for some reason a small percentage of these people leave trash on the beach. Please, please don’t be one of these people. It is the hope of the North Shore Surf Girls […]
How To Be Kind to Our Reefs on the North Shore of Oahu When Surfing or Swiming
All the underwater reefs in the world are endangered from many things, including human beings walking on them. So when you take a surfing lesson, go swimming or for a free surf, don’t wear reef shoes. Besides making it hard to; balance on your surfboard and swim, they not only make you look like a […]
How To Tan and Not Damage Your Skin While Surfing on the North Shore.
The best way to tan and not damage your skin is to us a fake bronzing lotion. When you tan your skin with the sun while surfing or pay money for a sun lamp you are damaging your skin. The best solution is to be happy with the color of skin your parents gave you […]
Surfing Lessons with Geen Sea Turtles May Soon Be a thing of the Past for Oahu Visitors and Locals alike.
It’s no secret that the North Shore is teaming with green sea turtles… We see them at virtually every surfing lesson that we give. Weighing up to 700lbs and living as long as 80 years, they are gentle beautiful creatures that have graced the oceans for as long as 150 million years. With rare exceptions […]