Rip currents are narrow and concentrated seaward-directed flows that extend from close to
the shoreline, through the surf zone, and varying distances beyond. Rip currents are …

Abstract Brenner, Moran, Stallman, Gilchrist and McVan,(2006) recommended that
“swimming ability be promoted as a necessary component of water competence, but with the …

This study investigated the potential of Virtual Reality (VR), using 360-degree (360°) videos,
as a tool to teach children about water-safety skills. Children (n= 182) aged 10–12 years …

Rip currents are a common hazard to beachgoers found on many beaches around the
world, but it has proven difficult to accurately quantify the actual number of rip current related …

Aquatic safety signs are widely used to alert potential users to hazards such as strong
currents (rips), submerged rocks or dangerous marine life. To assist in providing guidance …

Deaths from rip currents are a major hazard on global beaches, but few data are available at
a national scale to support the development of appropriate intervention programs. Analysis …

Rip current warning signs complement lifeguards and flags on many beaches globally to
alert beach users to the danger of rip currents and to inform beach users about how to …

Risk is a complex concept, with its conceptualizations depending on epistemological
perspectives and methodological approaches of the various research disciplines it is …

Objectives: To compare attitudes and knowledge of beach safety in Australia of beachgoers,
rural inland residents and international tourists. Method: This analysis is part of the 2007 …

Multicultural communities in Australia are recognised as a priority area for drowning
prevention, but no evidence-based study has addressed their knowledge of beach safety …