How Indigenous wisdom and conventional science both prove all surfers are connected

Learn how Indigenous wisdom and conventional science together prove all surfers are connected with scientist, storyteller, surfer and Hydro Flask ambassador Cliff Kapono, PhD. He talks about his path from Hilo, Hawaii to San Diego, CA to pursue an advanced degree, the deep connections we have to physical places and one another, the importance of finding your indigeneity and encouraging environmental stewardship in his work with Hydro Flask, WSL PURE and more. And thanks to Salena for sending in a great tip for going plastic free! If you'd like to send one in, please email a voice memo to [email protected] with your #plasticfree tip. SHOW NOTES Thanks for listening and thanks Cliff for joining us this week.  Thanks to Hydro Flask for supporting this episode! Be sure to check out #RefillForGood https://www.hydroflask.com/refill-for-good and remember to...  1. Make the switch to a reusable water bottle (coffee cups, tumblers, etc) 2. Ditch (i.e., Avoid Using) clamshell containers 3. Stand up against single-use straws Learn more, and share when you #RefillForGood at https://www.instagram.com/hydroflask/ You can find Cliff here https://www.instagram.com/cliff_kapono, and here http://www.cliffkapono.com/ and check out The Mega Lab here https://www.themegalab.org/ Want to learn more about International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples? Check out  https://www.un.org/en/observances/indigenous-day/background And thanks to our friend Salena for this week’s tip on how to go #PlasticFree.  Do you have a story you want to share with us? Email us at [email protected] For More Visit: http://www.wslpure.org Like WSL PURE on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/wslpure Follow WSL PURE on Twitter: http://twitter.com/wslpure Follow WSL PURE on Instagram: http://instagram.com/wslpure Subscribe to the WSL for more action: https://goo.gl/VllRuj For More Visit: http://www.worldsurfleague.com/ Like the WSL on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/wsl Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/wsl Follow us on Instagram: http://instagram.com/wsl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices