It’s Time for the Final Fight For The Bight!
It's the coastline that inspired tens of thousands of surfers and ocean lovers to rise up and paddle out against Big Oil. Now it’s time to show up one last time and protect it for good.
The Great Australian Bight is as wild as it gets. This 1,160 km stretch of rugged coast is home to some of the most extraordinary marine life (and maybe a few waves) on Earth with 85% of species found nowhere else. It’s not just about the waves or wildlife though, it’s about taking the Bight off the fossil fuel menu forever.
Right now, there are no active oil and gas exploration leases in the Bight. They’ve expired, and no fossil fool has dared face the wrath of locals and coastal communities again. This creates a rare opportunity to secure UNESCO World Heritage status, if we act now. Decision-makers need to hear that surfers and ocean lovers want lasting recognition and protection for the Bight.
Surfers for Climate stands with the Great Australian Bight Alliance, the Wilderness Society, First Nations custodians, local legends and environmental champions for one last push: the Final Fight for the Bight.
This isn’t just another campaign. It’s the final round to keep the Bight wild and free from Big Oil, forever.
Keen to get involved?
Why is the Bight a Big Deal?
The Great Australian Bight is a national treasure. It’s one of the last untouched coastlines on the planet, home to Southern Right Whales, Australian Sea Lions and so much more. For the Mirning People, it's been sacred for thousands of years – this area is part of their culture and Australia’s identity. Protecting it honours a living piece of our heritage.
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What's at stake?
The Bight has dodged oil threats before, but they’ll keep coming back unless we lock in permanent protection. World Heritage status is our best shot. The Final Fight is about preserving communities who rely on these waters for fisheries, waves, and spiritual connection.
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Watch Senator Andrew McLachlan rally the Federal Senate to protect the Bight for good.
Let’s Lock it in Australia
This is it, the Final Fight for the Bight. Together we can secure World Heritage status and protect this coastline for future generations of frothers. We’ve shown before that when we band together, we can turn the tide. With your help, this epic chunk of coastline can stay wild, free and abundant, forever.