Wiping out climate change with #smartfin, an Electron-connected surfboard fin
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An IoT enabled surfboard fin that gathers near-shore ocean chemistry data the whole time a surfer shreds.SmartfinThroughout all of human history, the ocean has mystified even those who know it most intimately. From sailors of old, who came to shore with tales of krakens, monsters, and mermaids, to deep sea scientists today, who’ve only properly mapped about 10% of the entire seafloor, much remains unknown.Phil Bresnahan, a hacker, oceanographer, and avid surfer out of San Diego, married his love of studying the sea with his love of shredding some gnarly waves. To learn more about the deep depths, Phil outfit his surfboard with an Electron and enlisted help from surfers and scientists alike.Shred White & BlueRiding the IoT wavePhil and his team call the project The Smartfin. It’s a (...)
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