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An annual surf event in Atlantic City helps children with disabilities catch waves, continuing the legacy of a boy who loved the ocean. Heart of Surfing brings volunteers together to ensure everyone can experience the joy of surfing.
A Maui surfer who lost his leg to a shark is back in the water competing in the Hawaii Adaptive Surfing Championships. Kenji Nonaka joins 90+ athletes showing that resilience can turn tragedy into triumph.
In a Dakar fishing village, girls who dropped out of school are catching waves and returning to education through a unique surf academy. The deal is simple: if you want to surf, you must study.
A golden Labrador with 340,000 Instagram followers just dominated the World Dog Surfing Championships, taking home four first-place trophies. Rippin' Rosie has been catching waves with her owner since she was seven months old.
A Western Australian surf program is transforming lives by bringing together NDIS participants and everyday surfers to catch waves and build community. One surfer who was terrified of water now calls herself "an ocean person."
A remote Australian coastal town with inconsistent waves has become so beloved that travelers keep abandoning their plans to stay forever. Agnes Water's secret isn't world-class surf but something even better: a welcoming community that turns visitors into lifelong residents.
A 20-year-old surfer from Costa Rica just made history by winning her country's first-ever gold medal in surfing at the Central American and Caribbean Games. Rachel Agüero Cabezas dominated the final with skill that's been building all season.
Kauai's Gabriela Bryan kicked off the 2026 surf season with a commanding victory at Australia's iconic Bells Beach, proving her breakout year wasn't a one-time wonder. The 24-year-old's fifth career win puts her in elite company with Hawaii legends like John John Florence and Carissa Moore.
South Africa's World Cup squad arrived in Pachuca expecting beaches and warmth, but found cool mountain air and 8,000-foot altitude instead. Their cheerful adaptation shows how flexibility and good humor turn surprises into strengths.
From the oxygen-thin peaks of the Himalayas to the crushing depths of ocean floors, human bodies have evolved remarkable abilities to thrive where other species can't. Scientists are uncovering how these adaptations reveal the incredible flexibility built into our biology.
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More than a dozen talented pups competed in the World Dog Surfing Championships in Pacifica, California, showing off their skills on surfboards and paddleboards. The annual event celebrated the special bond between humans and their water-loving companions.
A groundbreaking 20-year study reveals that helping African communities adapt to climate change dramatically reduces forced migration, even during droughts and conflicts. The secret ingredient? Stronger farms, better water access, and disaster preparedness.
Indigenous communities around Kenya's Lake Turkana have survived environmental change for centuries by shifting between fishing, farming, and herding. Now, award-winning environmentalist Ikal Angelei is fighting to ensure they can keep adapting as climate challenges intensify.
World-class surfers will return to New Zealand's legendary Raglan waves in 2027 after this year's debut competition became an instant hit. The announcement brings global attention and economic opportunities back to the Waikato community.
Volunteers in Vermont's Green Mountains have spent four years building and maintaining an entire network of mountain bike trails designed specifically for adaptive riders. The trails allow people with disabilities to experience the same thrills and challenges as any mountain biker.
A groundbreaking surf therapy program in Queensland is helping female veterans overcome PTSD and trauma by combining ocean waves with mental health support. The retreat, believed to be the first of its kind in Australia for female veterans, has already been called "life-changing" by participants.
Thailand just took a major step toward climate resilience by bringing researchers and government officials together to turn scientific findings into real-world action. The historic forum established the country's first national network dedicated to climate adaptation research.
Israel's high-tech leaders gathered at Jerusalem's Tower of David to raise funds for HaGal Sheli, a nonprofit using surfing to help war trauma survivors heal. Since October 7, 2023, demand for mental health services has surged among hostages, attack survivors, and security forces.
Three penguin species in Antarctica are nesting up to two weeks earlier than a decade ago, marking the fastest breeding shift ever recorded in birds. Scientists say this remarkable adaptation shows nature responding to warming temperatures at unprecedented speed.
A former lawyer turned a trash-covered beach into a thriving surf community by offering free lessons to anyone who collected waste. Over 24,000 kilograms of garbage later, Kovalam's shores are alive with possibility.
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