Dr Ana Manero, Research Fellow at ANU Crawford School of Public Policy. Photo: Tracey Nearmy/ANU
Dr Ana Manero, Research Fellow at ANU Crawford School of Public Policy. Photo: Tracey Nearmy/ANU If you ask an Aussie how they feel after catching the perfect wave, there's a fair chance they'll be 'stoked'. That's because for many Australians, to be in the ocean is to be living the good life - we're a nation drawn to the coast and its waves. But just how valuable is surfing to Australian society? To better understand this question, researchers from The Australian National University (ANU) have launched the first nationwide survey on the impact of surfing on our wellbeing and the economy. "Australia has more than one million active surfers who are buying gear, going on holidays and even deciding where they live - all based around surfing," Dr Ana Manero, project lead from ANU, said. "Surfing is more than just a sport - it's a lifestyle. We know it's valuable to Australia, but we're trying to paint the clearest picture so far of just how important it is.
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