The rip current hazard on beaches is a global public health issue. While physical controls on
rip current formation and flow behavior are relatively well understood, there has been a …

This article briefly reviews the most important and impactful research published in the
journal Frontiers: The Interdisciplinary Journal of Study Abroad over the course of its first 25 …

Many tourists drown on beaches worldwide and an ongoing challenge is improving their
behaviour and awareness in relation to beach safety and hazards. However, existing safety …

Rip currents pose a major global beach hazard; estimates of annual rip-current-related
deaths in the United States alone range from 35 to 100 per year. Despite increased social …

International visitors are a particularly at-risk group when visiting Australian beaches due to
poor knowledge of beach safety practices and hazards and typically comprise∼ 10% of …

This study evaluates the effectiveness of a science-based beach safety presentation given to
multiple audiences in Sydney, NSW, Australia. A total of 383 attendees aged 14 years and …

Surf zone injuries (SZIs) are common worldwide, yet limited data are available for many
geographical regions, including Europe. This study provides the first preliminary overview of …

The COVID-19 pandemic significantly altered personal and group behaviors that may
directly or indirectly affect other public health issues. This paper examines if and how COVID …

ABSTRACT Llopis, IA; Echeverria, AG; Trimble, S.; Brannstrom, C., and Houser, C., 2018.
Determining beach user knowledge of rip currents in Costa Rica. Rip currents account for …

Rip currents are the number one hazard to bathers at surf beaches. They form as water
trapped on the beach moves in a concentrated flow offshore. Miami Beach, Florida is a …