UK surfers battle a tide of pressure in favour of tin dredging Britain's Cornish coastline has long been famed for its stunning cliff top views and powerful waves, and now its rich reserves of tin have also come to the attention of one company keen to tap into the resource. But surfers are fighting against proposals to begin dredging the sea, saying it could have a detrimental impact of the quality of the area's renowned surf. A natural sound version of an AFPTV report.