If caught in a rip current: Stay Calm, Call or signal for help, and Swim parallel/sideways to shore to get out of the rip then swim to shore. Rip ...
7 Steps to Sustainable Beach Travel
Beach visits are the most popular tourist destination in the US, with approximately 180 million Americans making 2.2 billion beach visits annually and ...
12 Tips for a Safe Day at the Beach
Everyone loves visiting the beach! The best way to ensure your's and your family's sand time is safe, relaxing, and fun, is to be sure to follow ...
The 7 Fundamental Concepts of Ocean Literacy
All of us can be ocean stewards and embrace the global ocean that sustains, nourishes, and inspires us. 1) The ocean affects every human life. ...
Sun Protection 101
People often are surprised by how much stronger the sun's rays are in summer or when changing latitudes. Often they don't discover this until someone ...
6 Ways the Ocean Sustains Us All, Regardless of Where We Live
The ocean sustains all life on Earth. Photo Credit: Mission Blue ...
We all have a Role to Play in Ocean Stewardship
No matter where you live on our blue planet we all have a role to play in oceanstewardship. We are at an inflection point in human history as to ...
Awareness of ocean literacy principles and ocean conservation engagement among American adults
Ocean literacy influences ocean conservation and might have an impact on sustainable development practices. We investigated the knowledge American ...
Top 20 Ocean Documentaries in the Past 40 Years
These are the 20 highest rated ocean themed documentaries released from 1985 to 2025. The ranking is based on viewer ratings (primarily IMDb scores ...
4 Reasons Apex Predators are Vital for Healthy Ecosystems
Apex predators—such as sharks, orcas, coastal wolves, and coastal brown bears—sit at the top of the food chain. These powerful sometimes scary animals ...