Science of Surfing

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What's the carbon footprint of your surfboard?

How much does wax weigh down your surfboard?

Why is the top layer of sand crunchy?

Why is there more backwash at high tide?

What causes seasickness?

Why Do We Know So Little About the Southern Hemisphere Ocean?

Why Is the Ocean Warmer on the East Coast Than the West Coast?

Why is the Atlantic saltier than the Pacific?

Where Does Sand Come From?

Why do surfers grow bone in their ears?

Should you spread your fingers when paddling?

Why does cold water make you need to pee?

What's the difference between swells and waves?

How do currents change waves?

Why do waves come in sets?

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