Hi, I’m Mark Schrenko

An industrial designer by training with a career that’s zig‑zagged through tech, product, and systems design—but has always returned to the ocean. ShoreVize isn’t just a business for me; it’s a reflection of a lifelong pull toward the water, a healthy respect for its power, and a lingering caution around sharks that never fully goes away when you’re out beyond the break. I’m using my design and technology background to build clean, low‑impact coastal infrastructure—zero capture, zero harm, and effectively zero footprint on marine life—that gives humans better awareness without asking wildlife to pay the price. My goal is to help coastal communities create truly safer swim zones and surf breaks, so anyone can experience the joy of the ocean with real peace of mind, while we move toward a more peaceful coexistence between people and the animals that call these waters home.


My Approach

I approach this problem like a designer and a surfer: start with empathy for both people and wildlife, then engineer calm into the chaos. ShoreVize is an early‑warning detection system—not a deterrent—using clean, non‑invasive sonar buoys and simple green/red visual cues to surface what’s happening offshore before it reaches the swim zone, so operators can act sooner without nets, hooks, or harm.

Simple ideas

Turn a complex offshore sensing problem into one clear signal: green means enjoy the water, red means step out for a moment while nature passes by.

Lasting impact

Build clean, non‑invasive early‑warning infrastructure that quietly runs in the background, reducing risk and closures while allowing humans and marine life to share the same coastline with less fear and zero harm.