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How Will the World Surf League’s ‘Final 5’ World Titles Be Viewed Over Time?

1 day ago | theinertia.com | Evan Quarnstrom

Filipe’s Final 5 world titles will still be viewed as just that: world titles. Photo: Pat Nolan//World Surf League In 2026, when the WSL reverts back to its long-time formula of crowning world champions via cumulative point total, how will we look back on the five-year anomaly of the “Final 5” champions? Will they blend in with the rest of the title holders over the last half-century?
Two Women Found Dead In Water Near Tragedy Stricken Streaky Bay, Australia

1 day ago | theinertia.com | Cooper Gegan

Cooper Gegan Writer Staff Photo: 9 News // YouTube Tragedy has struck Streaky Bay once again. Two women died while fishing near the South Australian town – the same area where multiple surfers have been claimed by shark attacks in recent years. The ordeal began Tuesday morning, when two women, aged 65 and 67, went missing at Back Beach on South Australia’s Eyre Peninsula.
North Carolina Dolphin Found Dead, Decapitated, Diseased

1 day ago | theinertia.com | Cooper Gegan

Cooper Gegan Writer Staff Photo: NOAA // UNCW Someone cut the head off a dolphin carcass in North Carolina. As if that wasn’t enough, the same animal may have died of a disease that can be transmitted to humans. Authorities are looking for who may be responsible.
These Are the Most Perfect Barrels I've Ever Filmed in Southern California

2 days ago | theinertia.com | Brad Jacobson

Brad Jacobson Photographer / Videographer This day was UNREAL! This was, without a doubt, the craziest session of barrels I’ve ever filmed. Perfect swell, perfect light, and nonstop tubes.
Dakine Cyclone Rolltop Backpack Review

2 days ago | theinertia.com | Rebecca Parsons

Support our work! The Inertia may earn a small commission from affiliate links in this article. Learn more about our gear review policy here. The Dakine Cyclone LT Wet/Dry Rolltop Pack. Photo: Rebecca Parsons//The Inertia No one likes dealing with a wet wetsuit. There’s a time and a place for a wet wetsuit, and that’s in the lineup and only in the lineup. There’s nothing worse than a thoroughly soaked wetsuit stinking up your car or dampening the interior of your vehicle.
Man Dies Rescuing Dog From Surf at Ocean Beach

2 days ago | theinertia.com | Cooper Gegan

Cooper Gegan Writer Staff Photo: Surfrider//SaveSloat San Francisco’s famously treacherous Ocean Beach has claimed another victim. Last week, a man tragically died at the Bay Area surf spot, after running into the waves to rescue a dog. The incident occurred on Thursday, May 8 at Ocean Beach, near Lawton Street.
Burleigh Heads Locals Ruled in a Dawn Session Before Finals Day

3 days ago | theinertia.com | Cooper Gegan

Cooper Gegan Writer Staff Photo: Surf Days // YouTube Burleigh Heads was an unexpected host to a Championship Tour event this weekend. Traditionally, the Gold Coast Pro is held at Snapper Rocks. However, Tropical Cyclone Albert wreaked havoc on the seafloor, meaning it was unclear if the Superbank would recover in time to host the event.
Check Out Filipe Toledo's Perfect Ten At the Gold Coast Pro

3 days ago | theinertia.com | Cooper Gegan

Cooper Gegan Writer Staff Photo: Beatriz Ryder // WSL Filipe Toledo disappointed Australian fans frothing on the beach during the final heat of the 2025 Gold Coast Pro, but if there was anyone other than Julian Wilson who deserved the win, it was him. For evidence, look no further than the perfect ten he scored in the round just before.
Filipe Toledo, Bettylou Sakura Johnson Win 2025 Gold Coast Pro

3 days ago | theinertia.com | Cooper Gegan

Photos: Beatriz Ryder, Andrew Shield // WSL Filipe Toledo and Bettylou Sakura Johnson have won the 2025 Gold Coast Pro. This was Sakura Johnson’s second appearance in a CT final, but first win. It was two-time world champion Toledo’s first final of 2025. For men’s runner-up Julian Wilson, it was a Cinderella story cut short just before a happily ever after. He entered the competition on a wildcard and took down world number one Italo Ferreira in the opening round.
New Study Shines Light on Distribution of Microplastics Below the Ocean’s Surface

5 days ago | theinertia.com | Evan Quarnstrom

Ocean plastic floats in the water. Photo: The Ocean Conservancy As many as 14-million metric tons of plastic pollution enter the ocean annually. Until now, our understanding of the plastic conundrum has been focused on the ocean’s surface. However, a new study published in Nature reveals how ocean plastic is distributed throughout all depths. Unsurprisingly, plastic has found its way from the surface to the bottom of the ocean.