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.

Summer Adventures Await Your 10% off WaveClock Sale is going on NOW to get you ready for Summer!   Beach Time is Here You've made it to the cusp of summer and Father's day is coming. You're wondering what the perfect gift is for an adventuring dad ... or a summer gift for yourself. Fortunately we have new WaveClock's out with Wetfeet Photography and Ventana Surfboards and Supplies art and creativity. The best part is... they're on Sale! See them all on ETSY. Don't forget to come visit us on June 23rd at the Pleasure Point Street Fair in Santa Cruz.  As always, we'll have a great line up of food, bands, and ... of course ... lots of WaveClocks! Stay tuned and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter for the latest info. We'll always let you know here first. See the WaveClocks Now!

Inspiration from Winter's Energy Winter 2018 has started off with excitement worldwide.  A fantastic Korean Olympics inspired us with athletes delivering up stellar performances in all fields. Giving us a global view, scientists are now showing that our energy needs can be readily met by sustainable renewable energy sources that include those from the ocean! Also, the U.S. Postal Service hasn't forgotten about our oceans.  With their new Bioluminescent Life stamp release, they highlight some beautiful ocean and land lifeforms.  Also, they're holographic prints, and who doesn't love a weird cool holograph! On the WaveClock front, the free WaveClock app has new required updatesfor your WaveClock hardware.  It's also cool to play with even if you don't have a WaveClock. We're always releasing new designs of the WaveClock! 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 March to Everyone! The WaveClock Team Share Tweet Forward Pin

MORE Energy! A path to more renewable energy provides for global stability both politically and environmentally. Important work outlines how the 139 countries that contribute 99% of all global emissions can transition to 80% clean, renewable energy including some from the ocean! The WaveClock is your gateway to the ocean. The WaveClocks are made from single pieces of western hemlock, redwood, cedar. These stylish WaveClocks 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! The Post is On So not only has the U.S. Postal Service done some great artwork on this series of bioluminescent life, but they are using innovative holographic techniques to come up with amazing displays.  Get yours here.

Frigid fall waters mark the start of a new Blue Planet and Intrepid Ocean Sciences!

Fall Rumblings Here at the end of October and into November we are finally seeing some solid swell in the North Pacific  After an incredibly active Hurricane season, the Pacific is waking up. With the Jaws contest last weekend, the promise is big for the rest of the fall and into winter. All in all, we may be stacking up for some exciting ocean activity! The new Blue Planet II being released this weekend promises to inspire us into some great learning for it all. We're still releasing new designs of the WaveClock! You're sure to love the speedo WaveClock as well as great 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! Enjoy Some Fall Fun! The WaveClock Team Share Tweet Forward Pin

Pe'ahi Challenge was ON In somewhat of a surprise early fall swell, the Jaws contest went off last weekend. Some incredible surfing all around, but one view of Ian Walsh's incredible barrel ride and it's clear how he scored a perfect 10.  Across the board amazing surfing.  Check out Ian's interview Here. More Blue Planet! Who doesn't remember the breathtaking footage and emotion evoked from the Blue Planet? To one up it, this week is the release of Blue Planet II. Sir David Attenborough still guides us through the amazing ocean world. Check it out on BBC.   See the Latest WaveClocks! Fun at the Aquarium! Aquariums all over are hositng fun fall and Halloween events.  What better than a lurking jellyfish or electric eel to really tingle the spine. Check out aquarium's near you for the latest possibilities.  The Birch Haunted Aquarium is a great example!

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

Your New WaveClock is Here!

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!