Quality surfing waves have both social, economic value

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17 February, 2007 : - - Quality surfing waves have an enormous social and economic value that is often underestimated by political leaders and businesspeople. The surf apparel industry alone represents annual sales in excess of $8 billion dollars a year. What was once considered a sport for beach bums and dirtbags has become a major industry, with a demographic that has completely changed since its early years.

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