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Welcome to the Faculty of Business, Law and Arts (FBLA) monthly Seminar Series.
Seminar overview: Surfing Economics
This seminar will be delivered by Dr Ana Manero.
Surfing is Australia’s second most popular water sport, contributing to $2.7 billion a year to the economy and supporting physical, mental and social wellbeing. Despite these benefits, only a few of Australia's 1,230 surf breaks are legally protected or formally recognised in coastal planning. This seminar will share recent research quantifying surfing’s economic and wellbeing benefits in Australia (here and here). It will also examine key case studies, including the Gold Coast and Aotearoa New Zealand, where formal recognition of surfing resources already exists. Our discussion will explore how sustainable management of surfing ecosystems aligns with the broader global agenda for a ‘blue economy’ and enhanced coastal resilience.
Event Details
Date: Tuesday 7th July 2026
Time: 1pm-2pm
Venue: online
Seminar presenter
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Dr Ana Manero
Dr Ana Manero is a Senior Research Fellow at the University of Western Australia and an Australian Research Council (ARC) Early Career Industry Fellow. Her research explores the value of surfing for communities, economies and coastal environments, and how surf breaks can be better protected through coastal management. She also serves as president of Surfing Mums, a not-for-profit supporting women and families in surfing.
Dr Ana Manero is a Senior Research Fellow at the University of Western Australia and an Australian Research Council (ARC) Early Career Industry Fellow for the project Valuing Australia’s Surfing Resources for Sustainable Coastal Management. Her current research aims to develop a systematic understanding of the values associated with surfing resources and to inform strategies for their formal protection in Western Australia. Dr Manero’s broader research focuses on sustainable management of natural resources, balancing human benefits and environmental protection. Her work spans a range of domains, including water, agriculture, mining, and coastal ecosystems. Dr Manero holds a PhD in Agricultural Economics from the Australian National University and BSc and MSc degrees in Civil and Environmental Engineering from universities in Barcelona and Paris. Dr Manero is also the president of the not-for-profit organisation Surfing Mums.