<p>Cliff Kapono is a Native Hawaiian pro surfer and chemist in a race to save the ocean he loves. He co-founded The Mega Lab, a science research group that welcomes anyone (no degree required!) who can help them develop technology and raise awareness about dying coral reefs.</p>
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Cliff Kapono is a Native Hawaiian pro surfer and chemist in a race to save the ocean he loves. He co-founded The Mega Lab, a science research group that welcomes anyone (no degree required!) who can help them develop technology and raise awareness about dying coral reefs.

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