Cliff Kapono Talks How The Ocean Connects Us All, Promoting Science Through Surfing | THE LINEUP

Marine conservation scientist, ocean steward, and surfer Dr. Cliff Kapono joins the podcast after winning the inaugural WSL Impact Award. He talks about all the amazing projects he’s involved with, from working with the MEGA Lab to elevate scientific literacy and Reef Footwear to 3D coral reef formations at famous surf breaks, creating the Surfer Biome Project, and researching how the ocean connects us all. He looks back at his roots in Hawaii, his reasons for getting into the sport at a young age, learning the balance between pursuing a doctorate and surfing career, working with Vissla, and finding the surfer/scientist identity. Cliff also shares his thoughts on the variety of boards he rides, the connective DNA of ocean bacteria, the relationship between speed, power, and flow, and the new Vissla Shaper Rankings. Learn more about Cliff - https://ift.tt/UtawcxD Follow him here - https://ift.tt/2n6EkU1 Check out the MEGA Lab - https://ift.tt/u1ycg9o follow here - https://ift.tt/vX6kNeq Hear another interview about Cliff’s work here - https://ift.tt/ngYIK4O Stay up to date with the Vissla Shaper Rankings on worldsurfleague.com - https://ift.tt/CeRVvnl Watch the Championship Tour opener at the Billabong Pro Pipeline live Jan 29-Feb 10 - https://ift.tt/dzbn4BL Shop 2023 official CT jerseys and new posters at WSLStore.com: https://ift.tt/I0y1rdC Exclusive 2023 Billabong Pro Pipeline posters available here: https://ift.tt/YOKAtiq Subscribe to the WSL for more action: https://goo.gl/VllRuj Watch all the latest surfing action of the world's best surfers in the world's best waves. Heats on demand, event highlights and exclusive interviews, right here on the WSL's Youtube channel. For More Visit: https://ift.tt/djbv2SQ Like the WSL on Facebook: https://ift.tt/gv3c5h8 Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/wsl Follow us on Instagram: https://ift.tt/7Erzd8l World Surf League https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-JR4RMLeml8