Wine Barrel WaveClock, Arctic Science, and Hurricane Forecasts!

Arctic Summer A close colleague of mine spends his summers on the coast. Granted many of us do, but he's on the North Slope of Alaska at Drew Point studying permafrost erosion. With the increasing global temps, there's less ice in the Arctic Ocean. More open water means more waves, which cause erosion of the shorelines. Ben spends his time helping to figure out what combination of elements are contributing to accelerated land loss in the Arctic. Check out the link to the latest observations below. A little lower in latitude, hurricanes are responsible for the largest coastal hazards. URI is embarking on modeling efforts to better predict and prepare for these hurricanes. See below for more! An amazing find this year yielded a ton of Redwood from 1932 Beaulieu Vineyards wine barrels. Rick Wilson, our master woodworking collaborator, immediately thought of WaveClocks.  We've also just released the new Wine Barrel WaveClocks! The wood is all Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified as sustainably reclaimed. It's your chance to own not only an amazing WaveClock, but a true piece of history. Also, you're sure to love the continuing art from Wetfeet Photography and Ventana Surfboards and Supplies. Check them out on ETSY. Stay tuned and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter for the latest info. We'll let you know here first! Happy and Safe Summer to Everyone! The WaveClock Team Share Tweet Forward Pin

The primary goal of the Teshekpuk Lake Observatory (TLO) is to gain a better understanding of the Arctic ecosystem during a period of rapid environmental change.  The TLO represents a collaborative effort between several great institutions that will help us better understand this critical environment.  Read about it here. The new Wine Barrel WaveClocks are here. The WaveClocks are your gateway to the ocean. The WaveClocks are made from single pieces of redwood and other hardwoods to show you at a glance what's happening with the waves and tides at your favorite spot.  The latest ones are up on our ETSY store! See the Latest! A new series of hurricane models are being developed to address the challenges of hurricane predictions and make forecasting hurricanes in the Atlantic more precise. The models will even predict the storm impact on particular roads, bridges and buildings in the area. Read more at URI.

Coastal Science and Arctic Amazement

Welcome to Fall Learning We've finally made it to fall. The end of this season brought mixed fortunes to the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts of the Americas. Namely, the unprecedented landfall of three hurricanes, Harvey, Irma, and Maria, was responsible for tragic loss of life and property to many large coastal communities. These events underscore our continuing need to better understand the powerful, yet fragile, oceans. I've just returned from the Oceans 2017 science conference in Alaska to learn about many of the new and improved ways we are gaining the information to help protect our coastal communities. For some communities, such as St. Johns county in Florida, there is still a battle over the near-term protection and long-term sustainability of our coastal activities. Each community has hard long-term decisions to make. In lighter news, the annual Surf Dog competition has just happened in Southern California reminding us that the coast still brings joy! Definitely take some time to check out the new designs of the WaveClock. You're sure to love the new speedometer style as well as great art from Wetfeet Photography and Ventana Surfboards and Supplies still on ETSY. Stay tuned and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter for the latest info. We'll let you know here first! Happy and Safe Fall to Everyone! The WaveClock Team

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Oceans Alaska It is well understood that the Arctic Ocean will soon be ice free for the first time in recorded history. The changes are happening at an alarming pace. Alaska is the central hub for the science and engineering that is helping us understand these changes. Check out this informative piece.

Shore Protection Do or Don't?? Communities have weighed the need for shore protection against the long-term sustainability of such measures. In addition, these measures can also cause enhanced erosion damage to adjacent coastal areas. Read how a Florida community is dealing with the issues Here.

The Dogs Have It To remind us that the coast brings joy, the annual Huntington Beach dog surf contest just went off. Even dogs understand the joy of sliding down the face of a wave and you can see the smiles on their faces. Check out some of the fun photos in this article!