Beach Safety

Safety Guides

A rip current is a narrow, fast-moving channel of water flowing away from shore through the surf zone. It forms when incoming waves push water toward the coastline and that wate...

Environment and Conservation

Sharks in New Smyrna Beach are a regular part of the coastal ecosystem, present seasonally and nearshore throughout the year. This evergreen profile explains what species occur,...

education

Jersey Shore drownings refer to fatal unintentional submersions in the coastal waters, tidal inlets, and near-shore areas of New Jersey and surrounding regions. These incidents...

Outdoor Safety

Getting out of sand safely begins with staying calm and reducing vertical load on the grains beneath you. Whether you are walking on a beach, crossing a dune, or driving along a...

public-safety

When a body is found on a beach, the first priority is public safety and evidence preservation. These events involve coordinated response by law enforcement, emergency medical s...

Health & Wellness

This evergreen overview explains what parents and caregivers can expect when a 12 year old girl spends time at the beach. It covers developmental readiness, sun and heat safety,...

coastal-safety

A seaside shark attack is an interaction in which a shark makes contact with a human in coastal waters, most commonly in shallow, nearshore environments used by both people and...

geology-coastal

Sinkholes on beaches are depressions or voids that collapse through the surface, often linked to coastal erosion, wave action, and subsurface geology. They can form in dunes, sh...

Safety

Shark activity in Hollywood, Florida, reflects patterns common to southeast Florida: routine ocean encounters rather than epidemic risk. Hollywood lies within Broward County, a...

Status Updates

On the afternoon of yesterday, a fatal drowning incident occurred in Destin, Florida, prompting immediate local news coverage and rapid social amplification. This status clarifi...