Explores efforts to preserve and protect surf breaks, marine habitats, and coastal ecosystems. Topics may include surf break legislation, marine protected areas, biodiversity conservation, erosion management, and community-led stewardship initiatives.

Celebrates the cultural, spiritual, and ecological wisdom of First Nations and Indigenous peoples in caring for Sea Country. This theme welcomes work led by or in collaboration with Indigenous communities on marine conservation, traditional practices, and co-management models.

Focuses on embedding sustainability into surf lifestyle, tourism, events, and product design. Submissions may cover circular economy initiatives, eco-friendly surfboards and wetsuits, low-impact travel, and green surf business innovations.

Examines the intersection of climate science and community action in surf regions. Themes include sea level rise, extreme weather impacts, reef degradation, adaptation strategies, and building resilience in coastal communities and ecosystems.

Highlights programs and partnerships that empower the next generation of ocean advocates. Topics may include ocean literacy, school and university engagement, youth-led projects, community outreach, and intergenerational learning.

Explores how legislation, frameworks, and international cooperation can advance surf conservation. Submissions may include blue economy strategies, marine spatial planning, rights of nature, and policy development involving surfing communities.

Focuses on cutting-edge research and technological innovation related to surfing and the marine environment. This includes surf science, wave forecasting, coastal engineering, surf break mapping, marine biodiversity monitoring, and emerging technologies for ocean conservation.

Examines the mental, physical, and social health benefits of surfing and ocean immersion. Topics may include surf therapy, inclusive surf programs, health equity, trauma recovery, and the role of nature in community wellbeing.

Explores the power of creative expression to inspire change and protect the ocean. Welcomes films, photography, journalism, design, and artistic activism that raise awareness, shift mindsets, and spark ocean advocacy.

Focuses on the built environment that supports surfing while safeguarding natural systems. Topics include surf parks, coastal access, public amenities, inclusive design, planning regulations, and balancing tourism with environmental care.

Addresses the science, policy, and social dynamics of living alongside sharks in surf zones. Submissions may explore shark deterrents, tagging and monitoring, risk perception, public education, and conservation ethics.