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AN EVENT dedicated to promoting a shared passion for protecting the Surf Coast\u2019s marine and coastal environments through plastic-free living was held last Saturday.<\/p>\n

Surf for the Sea was held at Torquay Surf Beach, and was hosted by sustainable swimwear brand Akua Oceanwear, with brand owner, marine scientist and surfer Zoe Strapp, and a collection of local businesses including Sea Earth Adventures, The Travelling Yogis, and Senors Restaurant.<\/p>\n

The day offered two free surf lessons on Torquay\u2019s iconic surf beach, a free yoga class for all ages and abilities, acoustic music by the sea with Pat Campbell, a beach clean-up walk, free eco giveaways and lots of amazing interactive information on how participants could help explore and save the beauty of the Surf Coast\u2019s stunning marine coastline.<\/p>\n

Zoe Strapp from Akua Oceanwear said she was extremely passionate about preserving the Surf Coast\u2019s iconic coastline.<\/p>\n

\u201cI believe there is no better way to spread the word than by diving into all the ocean has to offer, from surfing, to beach walks and igniting a passion worldwide for its future protection,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

For more information, visit akuaoceanwear.com\/surf-for-the-sea, and follow the Facebook page @AkuaOceanwearAus.<\/p>\n

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