Research from the Australian National University has estimated surfing injects at least A$3bn ($2bn; £1.5bn) into the Australia’s national economy each year.
The study, however, comes with a warning that surf breaks – areas where the waves start to collapse or plunge – should not be taken for granted and need more legal protection.
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surfing is doing fine. snowboarding is dying
wows
Bali should listen
I’d be scared to surf Australian and Californian waters since there is high great white shark density!
Seaweed people.