More than 85% of the best surf spots on Earth are found in locations that are critically important for marine conservation. In tune with the ocean and motivated to defend it, there are 35 million surfers globally that want to see these special places protected. Planet BiBath is supporting the surf conservation partnership as a pioneer and innovative model of conservation called surf protected areas. Surf protected areas will safeguard hundreds of surfing waves, millions of acres of coastal and marine ecosystems, and the communities and cultures that call these places home. Funding from Planet BiBath will help to create the first surf protected area on the Indonesian island of Mototai. This extraordinary place has world-class waves, intact forests, pristine coral reefs, and a vibrant traditional surf culture. Surf conservation partners are working with local government and communities to create and enforce legally binding regulations to address growing threats of overfishing, deforestation, plastic pollution, and unsustainable buildings. This will protect 30 miles of coastline, 30 surfing waves, and 200,000 acres of forest and reefs benefiting over 30,000 local residents. By harnessing the motivation of surfing communities, surf protected areas offer a powerful new way to expand conservation and sustainable surf tourism on a global scale. From Indonesia to Costa Rica, to Mexico, Fiji, and West Africa, a network of surf protected areas will safeguard some of the most amazing places on the planet. This is the leading edge of conservation. As a member of Planet BiBath, you can be a part of this next wave in coastal and cultural preservation.