"Smartfin gives you the raddest ride, while you’re giving back. " :-)
"Smartfin gives you the raddest ride, while you’re giving back. " :-)
The Smartfin app gamifies data collection, transforming ocean advocacy into an engaging and rewarding experience. Challenges, rewards, and leaderboards, the app foster a sense of community among users while incentivizing them to contribute valuable data for ocean scientists. This innovative approach not only facilitates crucial data collection but also cultivates a passionate community of ocean enthusiasts dedicated to protecting our marine ecosystems.
Contribute to unique and vital dataset for research
The Smartfin dataset can be used across a range of applications to understand and conserve coastal ecosystems. The dataset demonstrates changes in the same geography over time, study differences between regions, and much more. Smartfin is the best way to get near real-time data, with high spatial resolution, from the nearshore ocean.
How Smartfin Helps
Smartfin fills a gap in data collection. Surfers and paddleboarders already frequent areas where scientists need data. The adjacent infographic shows the location of popular surf and paddleboard areas in relation to areas where oceanographers have indicated a need for further study.
Companion App
The Smartfin app offers built-in tracking and statistics of data collection as well as customizable performance metrics. It also tracks real-time conditions, provides superior analysis, and builds community engagement.
