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Nature 444, 997-999 (21 December 2006) | doi:10.1038/444997a; Published online 21 December 2006

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Oceanography: Creating the perfect wave

Mark Schrope1

  1. Mark Schrope is a freelance writer, and regular surfer, in Florida.

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Kerry Black travelled the world in search of the best surf spots. Then he decided to build them himself — on land. Mark Schrope meets the maverick oceanographer.

Lori Wilson Park, near Cape Canaveral on Florida's east coast, is not known as one of the world's best surf spots. On a typical weekday approaching sunset, a handful of surfers might be found catching some good, but not great, waves.

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