Surfer Scientists
@ UNOC3
Where Surf Culture Meets Ocean Intelligence
Société des Régates d’Antibes, Antibes, France
🗓 June 10, 2025 | 08h00–09h30
Data in Motion. Communities in Control. Oceans with a Future.
At this next-gen side event of the UN Ocean Conference, we're hitting the water to reshape the future of ocean management — powered by surfers, sensors, and social equity 🏄🏽♀️🏄🏽♂️ - featuring guest speakers Dr. Ana Manero, an environmental economist and surf ecosystem researcher, Patrick Gorringe, international ocean relations at SMHI, and Elizabeth Murray, founder of Indonesian / Australian surf NGO, A Liquid Future, creating positive outcomes for people and nature through surfing and creator of the Surfer Scientists concept.
Join a global lineup of changemakers as we:
🎯Test GPS-temp sensors mounted on paddleboards
🌊Collect & stream live ocean data from the water
🏄🏽♀️Showcase how surf communities generate decision-ready insights
🏄🏽♂️Share surfers’voices from Côte d’Ivoire to Cabo Verde
🤝Demonstrate inclusive, cost-effective ocean monitoring that scales
💡 What’s at Stake?
This isn’t just about data.
It’s about ownership, opportunity, and equity.
By tapping into the energy of surf culture, we can work with:
Coastal communities to monitor their marine environments
Local leaders to influence ocean policy with home-grown insight
Youth to gain skills in tech, science, and storytelling
A redefinition of ocean governance — from the ground (and water) up
Reserve your spot
📦 All gear provided – just bring your curiosity and swimwear
🗺️ No surfing experience required but must be able to swim
🥐 Breakfast included
🚆 Train from Nice -Ville to Antibes – 20 minute train journey. We collect from the station and drop you back.
🌐 Global Collaborators
Developed by a passionate team of ocean-minded partners:
🌍 A Liquid Future | UCC | UWA Oceans Institute | SMHI | NRF-SAEON | Surf Côte d’Ivoire | EcoSurf Brazil | Windsurf Club Boavista