The Surfrider Foundation Held One Ocean Gala Honoring Taylor & Liev Schreiber

The Surfrider Foundation held its annual One Ocean gala in Montauk on August 9 at The Crow’s Nest.

The One Ocean Gala rallies one of Surfrider’s most dedicated communities to celebrate the organization’s coastal achievements and raise vital funds to support its mission. Gathering over 350 supporters from around the world, the event fosters a lively network of individuals who share a strong commitment to protecting the ocean.

Funds support initiatives like Surfrider’s Eastern Long Island Blue Water Task Force, which improves beach water testing. They have also led campaigns for “Skip the Stuff” in East Hampton Village and New York City to reduce single-use plastic pollution from takeout.

The event honored Wavemakers Taylor and Liev Schreiber. Long-time supporters and passionate ocean conservation advocates, Taylor and Liev are motivated to help others understand the importance of our ocean and to lead by example in protecting it for future generations.

“I was blown away by everything Surfrider is doing to protect and conserve our ocean and coastlines. I knew I wanted to be involved. I am on the board of my family’s foundation, The Ludwick Family Foundation – and, each year, we give grants to organizations that are making the world a better place. Surfrider is doing exactly that, and our foundation has been honored to play a small part,” said Taylor Schreiber.

Sea Change co-hosts for the event were Sarah and Matt Jackson, and the host committee included Julianne Moore and Bart Freundlich, Cynthia Rowley, Rufus Wainwright, Selby Drummond and Steven Dubb, Greg Long, Jayma Cardoso, Rachelle and Sean MacPherson, Christina and Howard Blaustein, and Shelby Meade.