Smart Fin, surfing for science and climate insights

The video introduces the Smart Fin, a surfboard fin equipped with technology to measure ocean parameters like pH, salinity, and temperature. This data is crucial for understanding climate change impacts, especially in near-shore areas where traditional methods fall short. The Smart Fin transmits data via Bluetooth to a phone and then to servers for processing. The design ensures it doesn't affect surfing performance. Testing shows promising results, and the project highlights the role of surfers in environmental awareness.

What is the purpose of the Smart Fin technology mentioned in the text?

What challenges are associated with collecting oceanic data near the shore?

How does the Smart Fin collect and transmit data?

Why is it significant that surfers can contribute to ocean data collection?

What are the environmental concerns mentioned in relation to surfing?