Guest Commentary | Offshore oil will damage Santa Cruz’s home sport: Surfing

Guest Commentary | Offshore oil will damage Santa Cruz’s home sport: Surfing

By Shaun Burns Being a surfer in Santa Cruz, it’s hard to complain, if you’re doing it right — world-class, consistent waves for every ability level within just a few miles, free and open to everyone. For many of us, surfing isn’t just a hobby; it’s a gym to exercise, therapy, connect with friends, and stay stoked. We depend on a clean, healthy ocean to access this asset whether the waves are epic or fair. A dirty ocean isn’t just unpleasant, it…