Decades ago, it would have been quite a novelty, seeing an older man surf. There is a guy that I surf with on occasion in Ventura that charges hard and he is pushing 80. Awesome! For that bro, and all of you out there who think you need to hang it up when you get older,we got some news for you—you can keep surfing until they put you in a casket.

For a surfer, that might seem to be a bit of good news. After all, rising sea levels should result to awesome waves. But I read about it further and it looks to me, that’s not exactly true. From what I understood, rising sea levels should make surfers be more concerned because it can negatively impact the sport in the long-term. Here’s how it’s going to affect surfing:

Dog surfing is very popular because there’s now a competition for dog surfers in California. Held every August, the World Dog Surfing competition aims to raise funds for animal charity. Dogs compete alone on a board, or partnered with their owner or with a dog pal. It’s a lot of fun and heartwarming, which just goes to show how inclusive surfing really is.

More than one in six mangrove species worldwide are in danger of becoming extinct. Now, I find this very alarming because mangroves have a very important role in our coastal and marine ecology. And based on current research, it appears that mangroves are also crucial in our fight to mitigate the negative effects of climate change.

World Snake Day can be used as a tool to educate and inform people about how to deal with snakes, whom to call, and what resources are available to them to use. Sea snakes, especially, don’t get highlighted often which makes them even more misrepresented in the areas of public opinion. So to celebrate this day, here’s what you should know about them.

Surfing, at its core, is basically a solitary sport. Out there in the waves, it’s only you, your board and the vast ocean. Events like Independence Day bring out the fun in everyone. But more than just parties, did you know that surfing is more tied in to independence than we previously thought?

As a surfer, my personal bias for a great over-all workout would naturally be surfing. Other water sports, like swimming, can also provide a great work-out but there are several reasons why surfing provides the best physical and mental stimulation. Let me tell you why.

International Surfing Day held annually every June 20th and celebrated in over 30 countries, surfers take to the oceans this day to surf and enjoy the beaches. As if we needed another excuse to take to the water. But if you want to do more to celebrate surfing, how about ditching surfing and work on something proactive for the environment.

Last May, we highlighted the maternal qualities of some wonderful creatures swimming in our oceans. On Father’s Day this month, we’ll going to highlight paternal displays of nurture among these bros. There are three types of paternal roles that have been observed among male fishes.

You can’t be a life-long surfer without becoming a passionate environmentalist. Beyond the stoke and the adrenaline rush, surfing brings you in contact with a lot of urgent issues in the ocean that needs to be addressed. Because oceans are far too important to our race and our planet’s survival to be ignored.

Here in California, red tides occur frequently along the coast. They occur frequently around Santa Barbara and San Diego because the waters there are warmer. In fact, the La Jolla coast along San Diego is already a destination area for tourists looking to view the ocean glow at night. What exactly causes red tides?

Did you know that the military has now gone beyond drafting four-legged animals? Yup, they’re actually training dolphins and seals now to help in the defense and protection of our navy ships. Awesome, right? That’s why, for a special Memorial Day feature, we’re going to highlight these bros of ours and how they’re doing their part in protecting our country.