Matt Rohrer shares some of the highlights of his conversations with Bay Area surfer Jimmy Holt, focal point of one of the few surfing photos to ever appear in National Geographic Magazine. Selected photos: Jim Shaw

A surfer from Noosa's sun drenched shores obsessed with the dark world of gothic horror, Jai Lee's personal struggles and addiction to noseriding have twisted his creativity. Words: Chris Preston Photos: Thomas Robinson (pp 1&3), Andy Staley (pp4)and Dane Peterson

Tyler Warren's star is burning bright; his images feature prominently in magazines and his name's on everyone's lips right now, yet he pilots a steady course through the hype. Words: Chris Preston Photos: Kyle MacLennan

One of the great things about surfing in this current era is the wide acceptance of different board designs. Over the last 10 years, it has become acceptable to pretty much ride anything from surfmat to singlefin, fish to longboard. Words: Chris Preston Photo (2): Dan Crockett

From WQS warrior to independent filmmaker via a AUS$27,000 debt, Johnny Abegg has trod an unconventional path through life so far, and proves that a relentlessly positive outlook and upbeat character can see you through the toughest times... Words: Mark Sankey Photos: Johnny Abegg

A world away from the average commercial surf competition, pushy dads and nervous groms, generations share the stoke at a contest that celebrates the original Hawaiian spirit. This is truly a unique perspective in surfing. Photos: Yves S

Ocean acidification

February 08, 2010 | Words By:

ocean_acidification Thought global warming just affected your ability to surf your local break? Think again. One of the biggest problems with global warming is not just sea levels rising, but the ph levels changing radically. Sigourney Weaver explains all…


The ocean ph level will change and with it, many organisms ability to survive. This means that the food chain properties of our oceans will become punctuated by species loss and changes to the ocean hierarchy. This won’t just affect the small Crustacea, but everything, right up to whales and dolphins.

We may well witness the disappearance of ocean species over the coming years, but don’t forget, we are at the top of it. This video is a worthwhile ten minutes. Or check out this link to the NOAA’s acidification document.

 

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