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Ocean Campus

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marine litter

Everything you need to know about plastic waste and the fight against plastic pollution.

water quality

Everything you need to know about water pollution and its impact on human health and the environment.

coastal management

Everything you need to know about coastal development and the risks to coastal areas from erosion and climate change

ocean and climate

Find out all about the relationship between the ocean and the climate and the impact of climate change on the ocean.

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  • Marine litter
    Advanced
    Course

    The ocean and the plastic problem

    IntroductionHow marine debris is created ?The movement of marine debris in the oceanThe impact of marine debris in sea lifeConclusionSources1. Barnes, D.…

    06/01/2025

    Temps de lecture: 8 min

  • Coastal Management
    Intermediate
    Course

    Coastline management strategies

    Several strategies can be used to tackle erosion and the landward advance of the sea. Each has its…

    06/01/2025

    Temps de lecture: 8 min

  • Ocean and climate
    Junior
    Course

    Ocean Acidification

    What Is Ocean Acidification?The Causes of AcidificationThe CO2 emitted into the atmosphere by humans is responsible for ocean…

    06/01/2025

    Temps de lecture: 4 min

  • Water Quality
    Advanced
    Course

    Bathing water quality

    Ensuring good water quality is a major challenge for seaside resorts. The quality of the water is vital…

    08/01/2025

    Temps de lecture: 3 min

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video sur la pollution chimique de l'eau
Water Quality
Advanced Intermediate
Video

Chemical Pollution of the Ocean

Temps de lecture: 1 min

Water Quality
Advanced
Course

Bathing water quality

Ensuring good water quality is a major challenge for seaside resorts. The quality of the water is vital…

08/01/2025

Temps de lecture: 3 min

Water Quality
Advanced
Course

Water pollution: causes and consequences

What are the different types of pollution? What are the main sources of water pollution? What are the…

08/01/2025

Temps de lecture: 8 min

Water Quality
Advanced
Infographic

Cigarette Butts

06/01/2025

Temps de lecture: 0 min

Coastal Management
Intermediate
Video

Txingudi wetlands – Migratory refuges exposed to artificialisation

Shelter zone for migratory birds and hosting great biodiversity, the Txingudi wetlands are a site of ecological importance.…

01/04/2025

Temps de lecture: 1 min

Marine litter
Advanced
Video

Pellets

01/04/2025

Temps de lecture: 0 min

Get your organisation involved in an activity for free

Surfrider offers a wide range of educational activities to get your public involved in the fight against ocean pollution. On the menu: waste collection, visits to educational areas, film screenings, participatory science and much more..

ORGANIZE A waste collection

By the beach, lake or river, raise your pupils’ awareness of the scourge of pollution. This programme is free and open to all. Surfrider will send you a kit directly to your home…

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The Surfrider association has “youth and popular education” accreditation, which is a quality label and state recognition for associations working in the field of education.

Surfrider sur les réseaux sociaux

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Act positive. Protect the Ocean. 🌊

In 2025, we collected over 1 million waste items t In 2025, we collected over 1 million waste items through the Ocean Initiatives program! 🙌

Over 1 million pieces of waste removed from our beaches, rivers, and waterways in Europe, along with valuable data to enhance our scientific knowledge and advocacy efforts. 🔍

Because this data allows us to influence policymakers and challenge industries, enabling us to tackle pollution at its source and push for stricter environmental regulations. 🌍

So if you join our cleanups, you’re also helping to change laws. ✊

Check out our 2025 report and join us to take concrete action for the Ocean! 🌊
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The ocean needs more friends! Join us by donating The ocean needs more friends!
Join us by donating or becoming a volunteer🌊
An article by @porta_enrere has brought to light a An article by @porta_enrere has brought to light an official report by @agentsrurals_cat that identifies Repsol Química, Ravago Plásticos, and Chemieuro as major sources of plastic pellet pollution. Which are responsible for a large part of the spills in Tarragona.

@goodkarmaprojects and @surfriderespana, have been calling for an urgent solution for years, even going so far as to initiate legal proceedings together with @instajuridic.

The information that has now come to light confirms that we were right.

Thanks to the support of @beyondplasticmed and @lifeprogramme.

What do you think?
Decisive Victory for Water and Health in Europe! 💧 Decisive Victory for Water and Health in Europe! 💧🙌

Polluters must now take responsibility for their impact on the environment and our health.

The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has dismissed appeals from the pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries against the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) principle in the revised Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive (UWWTD).
In short, the Court rejected attempts by these industries to avoid paying for water pollution cleanup—even though their products are major sources of invisible but harmful micropollutants in our water.

This is a major win for cleaner water, public health, and the integrity of EU institutions against industrial lobbying!

Key outcomes:
✅ Stronger micropollutant treatment: The directive now requires a fourth treatment phase to remove pollutants from pharmaceuticals and cosmetics, which are major contributors to water pollution.
✅ "Polluter pays" principle enforced: These industries must cover at least 80% of the costs for this additional treatment, in line with EU environmental law.
✅ A strong message against lobbying: The CJEU ruled the appeals inadmissible, confirming that companies cannot evade their environmental responsibilities.

Lucille Labayle, Water Quality and Health Policy Officer at Surfrider:
"This ruling sends a clear message: those who place polluting products on the market must take responsibility for their impact on the environment and our health. It’s a victory for the polluter-pays principle and cleaner water!"

What’s next?
The directive is a powerful tool, but its success depends on swift and ambitious implementation by EU member states. We urge European institutions and national governments to stay committed and ensure effective enforcement.
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