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Climate Change Threatens Global Surf Breaks and Coastal Economies

4 reports, 3 independent Updated Oct 18
Gone quiet Reached 2 outlets in its first 24 hours
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What happened

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An analysis of world surfing reserves found that more than three-quarters of famous waves are at high risk. This risk stems from changing tide levels, hardened shorelines, and shifting sands caused by the climate crisis. The impacts threaten communities that rely on the multibillion-dollar surf economy.

From theguardian.com

Why it matters

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Global heating is raising sea levels and changing rainfall patterns, which disrupts the delicate balance required for surf breaks. These changes pose a threat to the multibillion-dollar surf economy in coastal regions worldwide.

From theguardian.com

Who's involved

  • Santa CruzLocation identified as having high-risk reefs affected by climate change.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • QueenslandSpeculative

    Might require state regulatory and funding responses due to climate threats to its surf economy.

  • Tweed ShireSpeculative

    Could capture market share in tourism if coastal appeal declines.

How it developed

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  1. Noosa is added to the list of threatened surf breaks alongside Santa Cruz.1 source
  2. Climate change is impacting global surf breaks.1 source

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Coverage

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