Beach Safety

travel-and-outdoors

Great White Orange Beach refers to a stretch of coastline where the interplay of striking cliffs, white sand, and turquoise water creates a highly recognizable profile. The name...

coastal_places

Dorán Beach jetty is a nearshore structure on the west coast of Ireland, positioned in a dynamic coastal setting where Atlantic conditions meet nearshore seabed features. This...

Status Updates

Shad Gaspard died on May 17, 2020, after being swept out to sea in Venice, California. He was trying to protect his son from strong surf and was pulled under by rip currents; hi...

coastal-safety

Rip current drowning occurs when a person is swept seaward by a concentrated channel of fast‑moving water and is unable to swim against it, leading to exhaustion or panic. Rip...

Safety

Drowning at the beach is the process of experiencing respiratory impairment from submersion or immersion in water, often in sea, surf, or tidal environments. It is not always dr...

data-and-maps

Understanding where shark incidents occur—and why—helps travelers, officials, and researchers separate rare risk from routine ocean activity. This evergreen explainer maps g...

sports

A Purina surf dog competition is an organized event that celebrates dogs who enjoy water and beach activities, typically structured as family-friendly outings with a focus on sa...

environment

Public health programs focus on indicator bacteria that signal potential contamination from sewage, stormwater, or wildlife. These indicators do not typically cause illness them...

wildlife-marine

Jellyfish are present in Florida waters, but risk levels vary by species, location, and season. Most encounters result in mild, self‑limited stings; serious reactions are rare...

health

Florida jellyfish are a common concern for beachgoers, with most encounters involving mild, self-limiting stings from species such as the Portuguese man o’ war and by-the-wind...