Chapter 1
The dawn of Florida's surf culture
Chapter 2
The science of Florida's unique waves
Chapter 3
Champions bred in small waves
Chapter 4
Surf lifestyle and coastal preservation
YOUR GOAL
Master of Surfing in Florida
Ch 4 · Surf lifestyle and coastal preservation
sonia Florida Surf Coast Preservation
Save the dunes! Save the dunes! Keep the waves and turtles in tune.
sonia Artificial sand pumping protects beachfront properties but often destroys delicate, natural surf breaks along Florida's coast.
sonia Based in Florida, this museum preserves the rich history, artifacts, and legends of surfing along the Atlantic coast.
BETA
sonia Sort beach habits to discover how Florida's surf culture protects our fragile coastlines.
Fun Fact
World's largest: The flagship Ron Jon Surf Shop in Cocoa Beach covers 52,000 square feet, making it the largest surf shop on Earth.
Glossary
beach renourishment (noun)
The practice of replacing sand on an eroded beach to restore its original width. In 1999, Florida advocacy secured a fifty-year federal commitment for this process along Brevard County.
The practice of replacing sand on an eroded beach to restore its original width. In 1999, Florida advocacy secured a fifty-year federal commitment for this process along Brevard County.
Quiz
What is the environmental process of pumping offshore sand onto eroding beaches called?
Quiz
What natural feature near New Smyrna Beach attracts baitfish and sharks to the surf zone?
Quiz
In what year was the East Coast Surfing Hall of Fame founded to preserve surf history?