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Chillshark: From the Santa Cruz Shoreline to the NBA

For longtime Santa Cruz residents, cold ocean plunges aren’t a trend—they’re tradition. A bracing swim in the Pacific has long been embraced for its energizing, restorative effects. Now, a startup is working to bring the experience inland—with data, hardware, and clinical rigor.

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