Discover Akash Shetty, international SUP athlete and ocean explorer, featured in Surface Interval’s Oceanic Humansinterview series. Based in India, Akash shares how the ocean became his sanctuary, shaping his purpose, fitness philosophy, and lifelong mission to promote water sports and ocean conservation. From his first paddleboarding session at Mantra Surf Club to founding a future SUP academy in India, Akash lives by the values of sustainability, mindfulness, and connection to nature.

Oceanic Humans is a storytelling series by Surface Interval, an India-based ocean lifestyle brand committed to creating sustainable clothing and supporting coral restoration. Each feature highlights individuals deeply connected to the sea—through diving, surfing, photography, or advocacy—who inspire us to live with purpose and protect what we love most.