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Stern emphasizes that engaging deeply invested community members—surfers—can catalyze meaningful environmental stewardship. He envisions a future where every one of the approximate 23 million surfers worldwide rides with a SmartFin, transforming individual surf sessions into vital scientific data points. This approach not only aids climate research but also fosters a sense of responsibility and connection to the ocean among surfers.
Conclusion
SmartFin exemplifies how innovation, community engagement, and a love for the ocean can converge to address one of the most pressing challenges of our time. By turning surfers into climate scientists, this initiative demonstrates that everyone can play a part in protecting the environment—one wave at a time.