Life Around the Sea

Life Around the Sea explores the iconic Australian coastlines, surf, and the wave-seeking community captured through masterful photography by Russell Ord. Intimate personal stories written by Alex Workman celebrate surf culture and the indelible connection to the sea. Life Around the Sea is an odyssey of Australia and a deep dive into some of the remarkable individuals who have been transformed by the sea’s enduring embrace. There are individuals all around the country whose hearts beat in unison with the rhythmic swells of the sea; people who have found solace in the ocean and pursue a surfing lifestyle because of their unbreakable bond with the water.