The CORE Project is a key collaborator and advisor in ongoing coastal-management discussions by helping bridge the gap between policymakers, scientists, engineers, lifeguards, and community groups in Oceanside, California. Yehuda Ben-Hamo, Executive Director and founder of CORE, serves as a Surf Resource Advisor supporting Save Our Sand Oceanside (SOS Oceanside) while also contributing to technical meetings with the City of Oceanside, Rebeach Oceanside planning committee, GHD engineering,...

This article dives into some key strategies to reduce the risk of injuries and severe gashes from surfboard fins. Please take the following precautions. We are devastated to hear the news about the death of professional surfer, Mikala Jones, after suffering a severed femoral artery from his surfboard fin in the Mentawai Isands in Indonesia . Our thoughts + prayers go out to Mikala's family and friends + the global #surfing community! We will miss all the unique adventures and iconic visions...

It is crucial for surfers and beachgoers to know and understand changing ocean conditions, including how to read swell and surf forecasts, especially during periods of strong south swell in the summertime in California. Strong south swells can bring powerful waves and challenging surf conditions. Surfers who are aware of these conditions can make informed decisions about when to paddle out, which breaks to avoid, and whether their skill level is appropriate for the conditions. This knowledge...