As surfers, we spend the majority of our time on the coast, surfing waves on sandbanks, points or reefs where the land meets the sea. But the deep sea is calling, the place where those wonderful swells are created and pass through is at risk of exploitation by a destructive new industry called ‘Deep Sea Mining’, threatening vulnerable species, global fisheries, and worsening climate change.

Together as a community of ocean lovers and surfers, we will be gathering and paddling out against Deep Sea Mining on Park Beach, Dodges Ferry 10:30 am. Come along for a swim or paddle and have a deep moment for the deep sea!

Post, share and make your voice heard! Be sure to tag #defendthedeep, @deep_sea_conserve & @surfrideraus

If you're keen to volunteer as a land or water marshal on the day, please contact Kat Jordan (0423 531 435).

As governments convene for the crucial International Seabed Authority (ISA) meeting in Kingston, Jamaica (July 7 – 25), to decide if deep-sea mining will be permitted in international waters, a powerful global wave of ocean lovers will take to the water in a united call: Stop deep-sea mining before it starts.

Momentum is building, awareness is rising, and resistance is growing. Around the world, communities are standing up to an industry that threatens our ocean, our climate, and our future.

Event organised in collaboration by Surfrider Foundation Australia, GrassRoots Activation Network Tasmania, South East Tasmanian Aboriginal Corporation.

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Details:

- Meet at 10:30 AM on the sand at Park Beach, Dodges Ferry

- BYO signs, t-shirts and something to paddle on

- Don't forget sunscreen, keep-cup and water

What else can you do?

- Share this event far and wide!

- Write a letter to the Australian Government urging them to stop this destructive practice before it starts: https://defendthedeep.org/