Clifford Kapono
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Mail code: 7904Campus: Tempe
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Cliff Kapono's life involves equal parts surfing as it does science. Outside of a professional surf career, his work focuses on elevating scientific literacy. While contributing to peer-reviewed publications in the fields of molecular bioscience, he has also produced a handful of award-winning films around indigenous activism, ocean conservation, and virtual reality. He has been profiled in publications like The New York Times, NBC, CBS, Surfer Magazine, and more. Kapono is currently based at ASU’s new Center for Global Discovery and Conservation Science in Hilo, Hawai‘i and and is an assistant professor in the School of Life Sciences and the School for Social Transformation. He can be found tinkering in the lab when not chasing the best waves on the planet.
- Ph.D. Chemistry University of California, San Diego
- M.S. Molecular Bioscience and Bioengineering, University of Hawai‘i -Manoa,
Courses
2026 Summer
| Course Number | Course Title |
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| SEA 590 | Reading and Conference |
2026 Spring
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| SEA 590 | Reading and Conference |
| SEA 340 | Surfing: Econ, Cultr & Science |
| SEA 340 | Surfing: Econ, Cultr & Science |
| SEA 599 | Thesis |
2025 Fall
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| SEA 598 | Special Topics |
| SEA 440 | Imagining Ocean Futures |
| SEA 590 | Reading and Conference |
2025 Spring
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| SEA 394 | Special Topics |
| SEA 394 | Special Topics |
2024 Fall
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| SEA 598 | Special Topics |
| SEA 440 | Imagining Ocean Futures |
2023 Fall
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| HUL 494 | Special Topics |
| HUL 598 | Special Topics |
| FMS 494 | Special Topics |
2022 Spring
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| IED 502 | Indigenous Knowledges in Ed |