Navigating ocean waves when your main swimming experience has taken place in the calm waters of pools or lakes is a bit like charging over rocky terrain on a mountain bike as a neighborhood ...

There are very few documented cases of orcas attacking humans in the wild, and these interactions are extremely rare and not well understood. True, you may have heard about whales ramming into boats ...

For Yuni Rizkiah, swimming in the ocean never came easily. Growing up in Sumbawa, she was terrorized by stories of water demons and serpents as a child, told by her father—not out of malice, but as a ...

A day at the beach is all about fun and relaxation. However, there is a hidden danger lurking in the water that can turn a relaxing visit into a deadly tragedy — rip currents. According to the ...

In the weeks following Hurricane Ian in 2022, local health agencies—including those in Ft. Meyers, Florida, a place I frequently visit—warned beachgoers to stay out of the ocean because it was teeming ...

Select an option below to continue reading this premium story. Already a Honolulu Star-Advertiser subscriber? Log in now to continue reading. DOE Superintendent Keith Hayashi said the partnership and ...

“It's up to me to look inside and decide what I'm capable of.” That’s Diana Nyad’s attitude, whether she’s swimming more than 100 miles in dangerous open water or raising awareness about the damage ...