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Welcome to the Ocean Today--

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Every Full Moon watch party,
with host Symone Barkley

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and special guests co-host,
ocean safety expert Bruckner

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Chase.

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Today, we'll be broadcasting
live from New Jersey

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as Bruckner gives us
important tips on how

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to be safe at the beach
and bay this summer.

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If you have questions
during the watch party,

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type them in to
Ask A Question box.

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And now, let's get started
with Ocean Today host Symone

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Barkley.

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Hi, everyone.

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This is Symone, and I'm the
manager of education programs

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at National Aquarium,
located in Baltimore

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City and your host of NOAA Ocean
Today: Every Full Moon show.

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Welcome to the full
moon watch party.

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We have a lot of
fun planned today,

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and we're so happy
to have you with us.

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Today's topic is
beach and bay safety.

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Let's kick things off with
a fun interactive poll,

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you know we love to give
trivia here on Ocean Today:

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Every Full Moon show.

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Our first question
is, you are caught

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in a rip or strong current
and can't get back to shore.

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What should you do?

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The options are listed
right there for you,

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so you can go ahead
and click the answer

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that you think is correct.

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And while you're thinking
about your answer,

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let's have some fun, and we're
going to kick off our Wave Safe

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watch party with our very first
video that will introduce you

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to the things you want to
know about the water, weather,

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and waves.

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So let's get started.

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Millions of Americans visit
the coast to enjoy the beach.

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And if you want to
stay safe at the shore,

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it's important to
respect the ocean.

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If you want to be wave safe, you
need to know about the hazards,

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but knowing is not
enough if you don't also

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stay aware and alert.

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When you drive, bike,
or walk to the beach,

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you practice
situational awareness,

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scanning for traffic, stop
lights, signs, and pedestrians

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to stay safe.

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To stay safe at the beach, keep
up your level of awareness.

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Whether you're on the
sand or in the water,

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it takes both what
you know and what

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you see to keep you safe
in the dynamic conditions

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on every shore.

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In the Northwest, sneaker
waves can pull you

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into frigid waters.

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In Hawaii, powerful shore
breaks can crush you.

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In California, great
surf breaks can quickly

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become dangerous waves.

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Your beach experience
stays safe and fun

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by being prepared with
these, and other, hazards.

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Every time you move
towards the water,

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you pass through three zones,
the safe zone, the awareness

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zone, and the impact zone.

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Your journey begins at
the safe zone, the area

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where waves can't reach you.

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Look, watch, and study the
weather, water, and land

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from a safe zone.

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Closer to the water, or on the
sand, is the awareness zone.

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Watch for warning signs,
flags, and lifeguard stands.

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Always stay alert to changing
weather, waves, and tides.

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Make an action plan, here, on
how to both enter the water

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and get back to safety.

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Where the waves meet the
land is the impact zone,

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staying safe here means knowing
how to safely navigate or avoid

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potentially dangerous
conditions and how to get help

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when there's trouble.

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We want you to be
safe on any shore,

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from New Jersey
to American Samoa.

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Before your feet hit
the sand, join us

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as we visit American coasts
in the Ocean Today Wave Safe

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Series.

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Watch the videos,
respect the ocean,

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and stay aware at the shore to
keep every visit safe and fun.

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Great.

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So now that we've watched
our very first video,

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we're going to go
ahead and review

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the results of our
first trivia question,

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which was, again,
to remind you, you

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are caught in a rip
or strong current

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and can't get back to shore.

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What should you do?

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The options were to float
on your back to rest,

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stay calm and signal
to others on shore,

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don't fight the
current, but swim

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parallel to the shore to
break the grip of the rip,

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or all of the above.

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And from our results, we
see that most of the people,

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most of all of you, actually
chose all of the above.

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In the second
place, we had a lot

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of people choosing to not fight
the current, but swim parallel.

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But all of the above is
the right thing to do.

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We'll talk a little bit more
about this a little bit later.

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And so, on today's
show, we are going

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to show you how
to always be beach

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and bay safe with some
amazing Wave Safe videos

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from beaches around the country.

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We are going to be visiting
the Jersey shore and Baltimore

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Harbor with NOAA National
Weather Service partner,

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and professional
waterman, Bruckner Chase,

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before joining him later in
the show, on the beach, live.

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So there was a question
that actually popped up

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that asked if we're
on the east coast

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and if beaches are open
for 4th of July weekend,

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and yes, we are
on the east coast,

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and some beaches are open, and
we will be talking to Bruckner,

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who is going to be on one of
those beaches, just shortly.

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His passion for
the ocean takes him

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from south Jersey to American
Samoa to Australia as a surf

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lifesaving athlete,
coach, and instructor,

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and he has spent time
in some of the most

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exciting and challenging
oceans in the world.

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Welcome back to
the show, Bruckner.

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It is great to be back,
Symone, and it's great

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that we finally get to
do a full show together

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on something close to
me, beach and bay safety.

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Yes, perfect.

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Yes, I'm very excited that
we are working together

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on this today.

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So we're going to get
started with our show, just

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a quick reminder
before we move on.

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If you are having
any trouble viewing

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the videos we'll be showing, you
can download them and play them

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back on your own
computer from the box,

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but just make sure
to mute the webinar

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audio at the upper left
hand corner of your screen,

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where you see a
picture of the speaker.

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We want to hear from you, if you
have any questions for Bruckner

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or myself, please
type it in the Ask

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A Question box, that's how I
was able to see the one that we

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just had a minute ago.

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[INAUDIBLE] from
Baltimore, you'll

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be surprised how similar the
conditions are in Baltimore

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to a beach, even
though it's a city,

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it's not an area where
you're close to the ocean,

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right, in the city.

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So you're going to see a lot of
similarities between the things

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we saw in Baltimore and what
Bruckner is going to show you

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while he's out on the beach.

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And right now, I'm
in Upper Township,

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with my home beach patrol, the
Upper Township Beach Patrol.

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So it may look a lot different
from the inner harbor,

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but like we're didn't
ready the show,

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I hope, there are a
lot of similarities.

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Any time you're near
any body of water,

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whether it's the inner
harbor or the beach,

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you need to respect
the water and you

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need to stay aware of all the
different things around you.

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There are a lot
of hidden hazards,

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both at the surface of the
water and submerged underneath,

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that a lot of
times, people don't

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think of when they first start
heading towards the shore.

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And that's the same as they
get closer to the water

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in the inner harbor, as well.

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We want to make sure that we
know what's going on around us.

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Today, Bruckner and I are
starting our beach and bay

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safe conversation in downtown
Baltimore, at the inner harbor.

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Symone, it is great to be here.

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I'm a big fan of the show, and
now we get to do one together.

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Yes.

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So, a lot of times,
if you're looking

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at how to be beach and bay
safe at your favorite water,

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that journey starts
closer to home

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and often, in waterfronts
really close to home,

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like Baltimore's inner harbor.

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A lot of the hazards
and dangers that we're

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going to talk
about at the beach,

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our film crew saw while they
walked around the inner harbor.

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We've got jettys and piers,
we've got strong currents,

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we got areas that aren't
safe for swimming,

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and we've got no
lifeguards nearby.

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If you look around,
you can see ladders

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and life brings to help someone
if they do fall in and get

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into trouble, but we want to
make sure that doesn't happen,

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because if you fall in
or go in, you're not only

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putting yourself at risk,
you're putting others at risk,

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as well.

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You've had a lot of
experience of people wanting

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to get in the water
in places like these,

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but it's not a good thing to do.

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Yeah, it's not a good
option, honestly.

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There are no signs
posted that say, swim

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area, or that let people know
that it's OK to swim here.

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There are no signs posted,
I wouldn't enter the water.

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Also, the tide changes
within a few hours here,

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and you might be in an area
where the water is deeper,

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and then end up going into an
area where it's more shallow,

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that's not safe at all.

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Absolutely not.

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And we're going to explore
a lot of those hazards

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more closely when we go back
to the sand, but right now,

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remember, beach and bay
safety starts closer to home.

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And let's dive into
that a little deeper.

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Yeah.

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So, Symone, I have a
bag I take with me,

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to the beach or any
waterway, with everything

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I need in it to keep
myself safe, informed,

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and to possibly help others if
they get into trouble, as well.

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One of the first
things is a whistle.

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It's a great way to signal
to others and to lifeguards.

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Always have my sunscreen with
me, I have a small medical kit,

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and I also have an
inflatable device,

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because I want to keep myself
safe before I protect others.

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And this is great if
I get into trouble

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or if I see someone else
in trouble in the water.

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What about you, what have
you got with you, as well?

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So, I have a lot of the same
things that you have, Bruckner.

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I have my sunscreen, a
whistle, a medical kit.

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I also have my phone.

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In addition, I like to
bring a water bottle

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so that I can stay hydrated,
and a reusable bag and trash

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pickers, so that I can
pick up trash as I go.

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It's really important that
we keep the waterways clean,

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because a clean water
way is a safe waterway

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for wildlife and for humans.

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Right, so taking a sub
and a picnic to the beach,

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and being able to
take all that trash

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back out with you
when you leave.

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Yes, so important.

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Now, we're going to
go to our next video.

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And while you watch the video,
I'm going back to the sand.

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[MUSIC PLAYING]

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From Miami Beach to
Maine, east coast beaches

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are some of the most
visited in the world.

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But just because
they're popular doesn't

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mean they aren't hazardous.

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If you want to keep your beach
and ocean time fun and safe,

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you need to be aware
of dangerous waves,

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and that starts by respecting
the power of the ocean.

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Even a small wave
crashing against you

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has tremendous power.

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To smaller children,
waves that may

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be only knee high on an adult
can be dangerous and traumatic.

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If you have young
children, keep them close

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when you're in the water.

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Any breaking wave
can be dangerous,

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but a wave breaking directly on
a steep shore, like this one,

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is even more likely to
cause serious injuries.

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These conditions are
called shore break.

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Why is this type of
wave so dangerous?

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Imagine the weight of a car
pushing down on your head,

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neck, or back, and pinning
you against the sand.

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That is the impact a
short break wave can have

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and change your life forever.

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To understand
dangerous waves, it's

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important to first understand
what weather can do to waves.

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High winds from
even distant storms

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can create larger,
more threatening waves,

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even while the weather at
your beach is sunny and calm.

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Another common danger
you can find at any beach

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are waves driving you
into hidden objects,

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like shallow sandbars,
jagged rocks, and debris.

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Before going into the
water, ask a lifeguard

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or look for warning signs that
may indicate submerged dangers.

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The best way to always stay wave
safe, choose guarded beaches.

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Lifeguards are trained to
help if you get into trouble,

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and they're the best source
of information about beach

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conditions and hazards.

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Many lifeguard stands
display colored warning flags

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to indicate the level of danger
on that section of beach.

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If the beaches in your
area are not guarded,

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watch for warning
signs near the shore

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and ask your local
host or guides

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about hazards in the area
that could make the waves

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and water more dangerous.

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But to be even safer,
you should arrive

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knowing the local weather,
surf, and tide forecast

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for the beach you're visiting.

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Go to NOAA's beach forecast
page for more information.

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Don't assume you know
all the current hazards

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just because you regularly
visit a certain beach.

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Weather and water conditions
can change in minutes,

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and the tides are
constantly changing.

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Low tides create shallow
water conditions,

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where large waves crash over
sandbars and submerged rocks,

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which can be dangerous
if you don't see them.

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Perfect.

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So, Bruckner, you and
I were working together

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as we were planning our trips
to the beach and the bay,

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because we are, for the
purposes of this conversation,

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even calling visiting the inner
harbor in Baltimore, the bay.

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Because it definitely does
flow in to the Chesapeake Bay.

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So when you visit
the beach, you want

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to make sure that you know
where to get help, remember

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to know what beach you're on,
come up with an action plan

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for if something is going
to go wrong, and make sure

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you find safe exit paths and
support stations, where there's

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water or restrooms, and
check the signs and flags,

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like we saw in the video.

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So our next trivia
question that we have is,

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what should you do from a
safe, dry place at the beach

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before you move
closer to the water?

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Before you move
closer to the water,

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what should you do from a
safe, dry place at the beach?

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And the question is up for
you to go ahead and answer it.

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It's another one of those that
has an all of the above option,

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and as are going ahead and
answering those questions,

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we are going to,
hopefully, be prepared

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to move on to our next video.

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Bruckner, we want to try again?

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I think we talked
about an action plan.

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We talked about taking a
look at the beach around you

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before you head
closer to the water.

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Right now, in Upper
Township, we're

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looking out at the
lifeguard stands that

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are showing yellow
flags, which means

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that while it's
safe for swimming,

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it is a little bit more
dangerous than a day

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when they're
showing green flags.

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We've had the wind
pick up this afternoon,

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so it's a little
bit more dangerous.

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So, I'm going to just tell
the audience the answer

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to the trivia question.

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So it was, what should you
do from a safe, dry place

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at the beach, and Bruckner
actually just hit on those.

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It was look for lifeguard stands
to swim near, read and follow

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warning signs of flags about
the beach, in the water,

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know the name of
the beach you're on,

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and it's all of the above.

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So we are going to go ahead
to our next video, actually,

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and we will see you in a moment.

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Now that you know how to
be aware of conditions

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at the beach, let's
talk about how

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to move in and out of the
water, so that you're not

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hurt by the power of the waves.

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In knee- to thigh-deep water,
turn your hips and shoulders

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sideways to keep
your balance as you

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slice through the
force of the waves

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with one foot planted behind
you to brace against the wave.

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In water above your
waist, the safest place

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is under, and not over, the
white water of breaking waves.

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Face the oncoming wave
and duck, don't dive,

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putting your head down and
fingers in the sand below.

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If you are paddling, swimming,
or walking back to the beach,

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never completely turn
your back on the waves.

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Use the same method you
used to get into the water

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as you return to the beach.

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You aren't safe until
your feet are on dry sand.

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Well, as you saw
in that video, it's

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really important that you
stay safe when heading back.

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I usually hear when
people are going out,

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the [AUDIO GARBLED] already
know going swimming, sometimes,

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you can be paddling of kayaking,
which is one of my favorite

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things to do when I visit
the beach for any [INAUDIBLE]

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the bay, for example.

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Any tips for people
who could be doing

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those types of water activity?

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So, we've learn a
little bit about more

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of what you need to do to
stay safe on the east coast.

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What we talk about, always
respecting the ocean

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and the power of the waves.

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And if your visit
to the beach doesn't

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include swimming, but
kayaking and boating,

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like you mentioned, you want
to make sure you're always

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wearing a life jacket and
you're obeying the local laws

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about being out on the boat, and
follow Coast Guard regulations,

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as well, so that you're
safe on the water,

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even if you're not in the water.

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Great, perfect.

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I always wear my life
jacket when I'm kayaking,

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so that's really great advice.

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I was also taught that rip
currents are really dangerous.

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Now we know how to get
in and out of the water,

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from the last video we shared,
what happens if someone

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is caught in a rip, Bruckner?

00:18:23.050 --> 00:18:25.695 align:middle line:90%


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Well, you know, rip currents are
something we hear a lot about,

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and it's one of the most known
dangers on all the shores.

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So we're going to
visit Greg, who

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does the research on
rip currents for NOAA,

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and we're going to learn what
to do if you're in a rip current

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or if you see someone
else in trouble.

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The main thing you do
is relax and stay calm,

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but we'll let Greg tell us
what to do if you're in a rip

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or if you see someone
else in trouble.

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Great, thank you.

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[MUSIC PLAYING]

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If you get caught
in a rip current,

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you want to know your options.

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The first thing is to relax.

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Rip currents won't
pull you under,

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they'll just pull
you away from shore.

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If you can, swim out of the
current, along the beach,

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and then back to shore
at an angle following

00:19:09.930 --> 00:19:11.370 align:middle line:90%
the breaking waves.

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If you can't escape,
float or tread water

00:19:14.490 --> 00:19:16.305 align:middle line:84%
while you wave and
call for help on shore.

00:19:16.305 --> 00:19:16.805 align:middle line:90%
Help!

00:19:16.805 --> 00:19:17.305 align:middle line:90%
Help!

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But you also want to know your
options if you're on shore

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and you see someone caught
in a rip current needs help.

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First, stay calm
and take 10 seconds

00:19:26.730 --> 00:19:28.060 align:middle line:90%
to think through your options.

00:19:28.060 --> 00:19:28.560 align:middle line:90%
Help!

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Alert lifeguards or
someone on the beach.

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If there's no one
to help, call 9-1-1.

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Look for a flotation
device, or anything

00:19:36.540 --> 00:19:39.240 align:middle line:84%
that floats, and see if you
can get it to the person

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without entering the water.

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If you must enter the water,
remember to always take

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a flotation device.

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All too often,
someone attempting

00:19:48.360 --> 00:19:51.150 align:middle line:84%
to make the rescue without the
proper training and equipment

00:19:51.150 --> 00:19:53.160 align:middle line:90%
is the one who drowns.

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Don't be a victim.

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Protect yourself so
you can protect others.

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Remember to always be
aware of potential hazards

00:20:00.960 --> 00:20:03.890 align:middle line:84%
and that ocean conditions
can change quickly.

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And if possible, swim
near a lifeguard.

00:20:07.095 --> 00:20:09.710 align:middle line:90%


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If you make sure to know
your options before you head

00:20:12.200 --> 00:20:15.290 align:middle line:84%
to the beach, you'll be prepared
for hazardous rip currents,

00:20:15.290 --> 00:20:18.986 align:middle line:84%
so you and your
loved ones stay safe.

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[MUSIC PLAYING]

00:20:20.435 --> 00:20:28.550 align:middle line:90%


00:20:28.550 --> 00:20:29.050 align:middle line:90%
Great.

00:20:29.050 --> 00:20:30.610 align:middle line:84%
So as you saw in
that video, it's

00:20:30.610 --> 00:20:34.210 align:middle line:84%
really important to know
your options ahead of time.

00:20:34.210 --> 00:20:36.940 align:middle line:84%
And the video was really
good at making sure

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that we understood it's
not just about recognizing

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rips, but also respecting the
ocean and the power of waves.

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So Bruckner, can you
speak a little bit

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about the power of waves?

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We need to respect the ocean,
because often, a rip current

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may be hard to see,
even for lifeguards.

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Sometimes, they'll
come up really quickly

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or you just won't
recognize the signs.

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But often at the
beach, as well, we've

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got strong, powerful,
breaking waves

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that can easily drive
someone into the sand

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or push them into trouble.

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And one area that we visited
with the Wave Safe Series

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was California, an area known
not just for large waves

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and shore break,
but also cold water.

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Sometimes, if you get
knocked into the water,

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or knocked underneath,
you can end up

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in trouble, where you may
not have really recognized

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the dangers ahead of time.

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So let's take a look
at Wave Safe California

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to see what happens when you run
across big waves, shore break,

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and cold water.

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[MUSIC PLAYING]

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Everyone loves a good
wave, and the search

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for the perfect wave,
and beach lifestyle,

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seems to have been born on
the Southern California coast.

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These beaches may be one of
California's favorite places

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to play, but they can
also be dangerous.

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Whether you live
here or just visit,

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we only to start by
respecting the ocean.

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Waves in California can
include powerful surf

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and crushing shore breaks,
combined with hazards

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along the shore, such as piers,
steep cliffs, strong currents,

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and unguarded beaches.

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You can make sure your
beach experience is

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safe and fun by being prepared
for these and other dangers.

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To be ocean safe, you want to
be informed and situationally

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aware so you can stay
calm before you act.

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To be wave safe, you need
to stay aware of dangers,

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from the sand to the surf.

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California has an
excellent system

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of warning signs
on many beaches.

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Be sure to take the time to read
them, it could save your life.

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Any breaking wave
can be dangerous,

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but a wave breaking directly on
a steep shore, like this one,

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is even more likely to
cause serious injuries.

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These conditions are
called shore break.

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Why is this type of
waves so dangerous?

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Imagine the weight
of a car pushing down

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on your head, neck, or back and
pinning you against the sand.

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That is the impact a
shore break wave can have

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and change your life forever.

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California is also
known for powerful surf

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that can be unlike waves you
have experienced anywhere else.

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Even experienced lifeguards
have died protecting others

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in the surf of California.

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Large waves during
high surf conditions

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can easily break over
cliffs and rocks,

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knocking people off their feet
and into deadly hazards below.

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Even experienced
ocean visitors can

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be overcome by the power
of the waves in California,

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so your first
choice should always

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be guarded beaches
for any activity.

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Lifeguards are trained to help,
and they know the local waters.

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They're your best source
for beach information,

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and the warning flags or
signs near lifeguard stands

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will help you know what
to expect at the beach.

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OK, great.

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So we just came
out of that video,

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and I want to encourage
all of our audience members

00:24:09.200 --> 00:24:13.430 align:middle line:84%
to ask questions [INAUDIBLE]
to ask the questions.

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Bruckner?

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Well, as we saw in
California, a lot of beaches

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can look very different.

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And just because you know one
beach doesn't necessarily mean

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you know every beach,
so it's really important

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to familiarize yourself with the
beach that you are heading to.

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So in California, we
saw it's a great place

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to head out into the water
for a surf or boogie board,

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just like everyone's doing
here on the east coast.

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But another place we visited,
in the Pacific Northwest,

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is an area where a lot
of people visit the shore

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with no intention of
getting into the water.

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But in the Pacific
Northwest, you

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find sneaker waves, dangerous
logs and debris on the beach,

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and cold water.

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Even on the east
coast, cold water

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can pop up in July
if the wind blows

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really strong out of the west.

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So while the beach in
the Pacific Northwest

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may look very different from
the beach I'm on right now,

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some of the things
that we're going

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to share with you in that
video can apply to conditions

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you might find here.

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So let's go and visit
the Pacific Northwest

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and take a look at sneaker
waves and cold water

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and some of the most dramatic
coastlines you'll find anywhere

00:25:16.250 --> 00:25:17.756 align:middle line:90%
in the country.

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[MUSIC PLAYING]

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On the rugged coastlines
of the Northwest,

00:25:31.960 --> 00:25:35.830 align:middle line:84%
even walking along the
beach can become dangerous.

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Whether you intend to
get in the water or not,

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you must always
respect the ocean.

00:25:41.900 --> 00:25:43.820 align:middle line:84%
Along these cliffs
and beaches are

00:25:43.820 --> 00:25:47.210 align:middle line:84%
sneaker waves, beach
debris, and extreme tides,

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combined with freezing water.

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You must stay
situationally aware

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and never take your eyes off
the water to be wave safe.

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You won't find many lifeguards
along these Northwest shore

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lines, and these coastal
areas can be remote.

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Arrive knowing the
local weather, surf,

00:26:04.220 --> 00:26:07.090 align:middle line:84%
and tide forecasts for
the beach you're visiting.

00:26:07.090 --> 00:26:09.710 align:middle line:84%
NOAA's national
weather forecast site

00:26:09.710 --> 00:26:13.820 align:middle line:84%
can let you know about
local tides and forecasts.

00:26:13.820 --> 00:26:16.520 align:middle line:84%
Local beach warning signs
may provide information

00:26:16.520 --> 00:26:20.420 align:middle line:84%
about specific hazards
for that location.

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We recommend you don't visit
these shores alone, and always

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know exactly where
you are and how

00:26:25.960 --> 00:26:30.400 align:middle line:84%
to contact a park ranger
or a professional rescuer.

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While you're still in
a safe and dry area,

00:26:33.430 --> 00:26:37.570 align:middle line:84%
experts recommend you spend
15 minutes watching the water

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to become aware of changing
wave patterns and beach hazards.

00:26:42.250 --> 00:26:44.740 align:middle line:84%
In areas like this,
situational awareness

00:26:44.740 --> 00:26:47.260 align:middle line:84%
involves watching out for
dangers that might unexpectedly

00:26:47.260 --> 00:26:49.660 align:middle line:90%
put you in the water.

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Cold water temperatures
in the Pacific Northwest

00:26:52.150 --> 00:26:54.570 align:middle line:90%
can make any immersion deadly.

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A hazard you should always
be aware of is sneaker waves.

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These are sudden, powerful
waves that can rapidly

00:27:01.570 --> 00:27:04.030 align:middle line:84%
travel hundreds of feet
further up the beach

00:27:04.030 --> 00:27:06.100 align:middle line:90%
than previous waves.

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They can cut off
your escape path

00:27:08.260 --> 00:27:11.090 align:middle line:84%
and sweep you into
the cold water.

00:27:11.090 --> 00:27:13.000 align:middle line:84%
What makes them so
deadly is that they

00:27:13.000 --> 00:27:15.972 align:middle line:90%
can be completely unexpected.

00:27:15.972 --> 00:27:17.802 align:middle line:90%
Get out of the way!

00:27:17.802 --> 00:27:18.302 align:middle line:90%
Go!

00:27:18.302 --> 00:27:22.240 align:middle line:90%


00:27:22.240 --> 00:27:26.750 align:middle line:90%
Whoa, that was-- that was scary.

00:27:26.750 --> 00:27:29.630 align:middle line:90%
That's a big sneaker wave.

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Never take your
eyes off the ocean.

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And on these enclosed
beaches, that

00:27:32.600 --> 00:27:36.290 align:middle line:84%
means ahead, beside, or behind
you, so your escape path is not

00:27:36.290 --> 00:27:39.830 align:middle line:84%
cut off by sneaker
waves or rising tides.

00:27:39.830 --> 00:27:43.110 align:middle line:84%
Wow, some of the footage in that
video is pretty scary, right,

00:27:43.110 --> 00:27:46.920 align:middle line:84%
it was a bit alarming
seeing some of that footage.

00:27:46.920 --> 00:27:49.760 align:middle line:84%
Very realistic, right, those
are [INAUDIBLE] hazards,

00:27:49.760 --> 00:27:52.700 align:middle line:84%
and I think it's amazing that
you were able to [AUDIO OUT]

00:27:52.700 --> 00:27:56.930 align:middle line:84%
in American Samoa, I worked
with students in a youth climate

00:27:56.930 --> 00:27:59.430 align:middle line:84%
action project, and
they were fun there.

00:27:59.430 --> 00:28:01.630 align:middle line:84%
A group of young
[INAUDIBLE] and I'm

00:28:01.630 --> 00:28:06.800 align:middle line:84%
so excited that we have that
connection between the things

00:28:06.800 --> 00:28:08.300 align:middle line:90%
that we've worked on.

00:28:08.300 --> 00:28:10.820 align:middle line:84%
Bruckner, do you have
anything you wanted to add

00:28:10.820 --> 00:28:13.830 align:middle line:90%
as we came out of that video?

00:28:13.830 --> 00:28:16.080 align:middle line:84%
Well, as we just saw in
the Pacific Northwest,

00:28:16.080 --> 00:28:18.000 align:middle line:84%
we've got some
dramatic coastlines

00:28:18.000 --> 00:28:19.320 align:middle line:90%
throughout the country.

00:28:19.320 --> 00:28:21.720 align:middle line:84%
And some of these dramatic
coastlines, some of the ones

00:28:21.720 --> 00:28:23.580 align:middle line:84%
that are the most
stunning and beautiful,

00:28:23.580 --> 00:28:25.350 align:middle line:84%
also are the most
remote and may not

00:28:25.350 --> 00:28:28.530 align:middle line:84%
have lifeguards to help
us if we get into trouble.

00:28:28.530 --> 00:28:31.350 align:middle line:84%
So it's important that
respecting the ocean, staying

00:28:31.350 --> 00:28:34.590 align:middle line:84%
aware, means that we all need
to think like a lifeguard, which

00:28:34.590 --> 00:28:36.600 align:middle line:84%
means being aware of
changing conditions,

00:28:36.600 --> 00:28:38.400 align:middle line:84%
knowing what the
tide might be doing,

00:28:38.400 --> 00:28:41.490 align:middle line:84%
knowing how currents may change,
and being aware of everyone

00:28:41.490 --> 00:28:43.590 align:middle line:90%
else along the shore with us.

00:28:43.590 --> 00:28:45.625 align:middle line:84%
So like you said,
in American Samoa,

00:28:45.625 --> 00:28:47.250 align:middle line:84%
it's some of the most
beautiful beaches

00:28:47.250 --> 00:28:49.170 align:middle line:84%
that you will find
anywhere in the world.

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And Aunu'u, in American
Samoa, is a place

00:28:51.630 --> 00:28:53.800 align:middle line:90%
that I also get to call home.

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So let's visit
American Samoa and see

00:28:56.640 --> 00:28:59.010 align:middle line:84%
how the village, and
everyone on the island,

00:28:59.010 --> 00:29:01.560 align:middle line:84%
takes the thought of
thinking like a lifeguard

00:29:01.560 --> 00:29:04.560 align:middle line:84%
to protect themselves,
their family, and everyone

00:29:04.560 --> 00:29:07.358 align:middle line:84%
else visiting and
living on the island.

00:29:07.358 --> 00:29:08.810 align:middle line:90%
[MUSIC PLAYING]

00:29:08.810 --> 00:29:21.420 align:middle line:90%


00:29:21.420 --> 00:29:24.330 align:middle line:84%
Everyone is captivated by the
beauty of the remote islands

00:29:24.330 --> 00:29:27.150 align:middle line:84%
of American Samoa and
the rich Samoan heritage,

00:29:27.150 --> 00:29:30.740 align:middle line:84%
as ocean voyagers
and protectors.

00:29:30.740 --> 00:29:34.110 align:middle line:84%
To protect yourself, and others,
on these stunning but dangerous

00:29:34.110 --> 00:29:38.160 align:middle line:84%
coastlines, you must
always respect the ocean.

00:29:38.160 --> 00:29:40.940 align:middle line:90%
Fa'aaloalo i le Sami.

00:29:40.940 --> 00:29:44.360 align:middle line:84%
And be careful whenever
you're in or near the water.

00:29:44.360 --> 00:29:45.670 align:middle line:90%
Fa'aeteete i le Sami.

00:29:45.670 --> 00:29:48.330 align:middle line:90%


00:29:48.330 --> 00:29:51.480 align:middle line:84%
Throughout these islands, you'll
see steep and jagged cliffs,

00:29:51.480 --> 00:29:55.140 align:middle line:84%
sharp rocks, unguarded
beaches, and pounding surf.

00:29:55.140 --> 00:29:56.900 align:middle line:84%
Hidden at or below
the surface are

00:29:56.900 --> 00:29:59.910 align:middle line:84%
ava with currents that
can pull you out to sea

00:29:59.910 --> 00:30:04.120 align:middle line:84%
and sharp reefs that can
cause severe injuries.

00:30:04.120 --> 00:30:06.030 align:middle line:84%
The remoteness of these
South Pacific islands

00:30:06.030 --> 00:30:09.360 align:middle line:84%
means that everyone must serve
as a protector for themselves,

00:30:09.360 --> 00:30:11.460 align:middle line:90%
their family, and the village.

00:30:11.460 --> 00:30:14.790 align:middle line:84%
In American Samoa, there are no
professional ocean lifeguards,

00:30:14.790 --> 00:30:17.070 align:middle line:84%
so you need to think
like a lifeguard.

00:30:17.070 --> 00:30:19.740 align:middle line:84%
Always watch the water
and those around you.

00:30:19.740 --> 00:30:22.590 align:middle line:84%
If something does happen,
be calm before you

00:30:22.590 --> 00:30:27.940 align:middle line:84%
act to save the lives of
others and perhaps your own.

00:30:27.940 --> 00:30:30.790 align:middle line:84%
Stay safe and respect
Samoan tradition

00:30:30.790 --> 00:30:33.730 align:middle line:84%
by never swimming off
an undesignated beach

00:30:33.730 --> 00:30:36.610 align:middle line:84%
without checking with
a village leader.

00:30:36.610 --> 00:30:39.730 align:middle line:84%
Deadly situations can develop
when people go in the water

00:30:39.730 --> 00:30:43.840 align:middle line:84%
alone or end up in the water
without intending to be there.

00:30:43.840 --> 00:30:47.290 align:middle line:84%
Waves can easily knock someone
off a cliff and over a reef,

00:30:47.290 --> 00:30:50.680 align:middle line:84%
leaving them trapped against
rocks with pounding surf.

00:30:50.680 --> 00:30:52.900 align:middle line:84%
Currents can then rapidly
pull anyone further

00:30:52.900 --> 00:30:54.190 align:middle line:90%
into dangerous situations.

00:30:54.190 --> 00:30:56.830 align:middle line:90%


00:30:56.830 --> 00:30:59.395 align:middle line:84%
A first step to being
safer near or in the water

00:30:59.395 --> 00:31:02.470 align:middle line:84%
is knowing how to swim,
and more importantly, how

00:31:02.470 --> 00:31:04.450 align:middle line:84%
to stay calm if you
end up in the water

00:31:04.450 --> 00:31:06.760 align:middle line:90%
when you may not mean to.

00:31:06.760 --> 00:31:08.440 align:middle line:84%
The most important
skill is being

00:31:08.440 --> 00:31:12.130 align:middle line:84%
able to float on your
back while staying calm.

00:31:12.130 --> 00:31:15.730 align:middle line:84%
This simple ability may
allow you to self rescue

00:31:15.730 --> 00:31:18.910 align:middle line:84%
or give others
time to reach you.

00:31:18.910 --> 00:31:22.570 align:middle line:84%
A unique hazard to islands
with reef and rock coastlines

00:31:22.570 --> 00:31:25.180 align:middle line:84%
are ava, where
tidal water rushes

00:31:25.180 --> 00:31:28.330 align:middle line:84%
from the beach toward the
ocean through narrow gaps

00:31:28.330 --> 00:31:29.980 align:middle line:90%
in the coral reefs.

00:31:29.980 --> 00:31:33.340 align:middle line:84%
These currents can be far
stronger than any swimmer

00:31:33.340 --> 00:31:35.860 align:middle line:90%
and pull them far out to sea.

00:31:35.860 --> 00:31:39.940 align:middle line:84%
Once pulled out past the jagged
reefs, the first thing to do

00:31:39.940 --> 00:31:41.650 align:middle line:90%
is stay calm.

00:31:41.650 --> 00:31:45.300 align:middle line:84%
At the same time, stay afloat,
and signal to others on shore.

00:31:45.300 --> 00:31:48.010 align:middle line:90%


00:31:48.010 --> 00:31:50.650 align:middle line:84%
It seems like it's really
important to know how to float.

00:31:50.650 --> 00:31:56.800 align:middle line:84%
I've heard that in quite a
number of these videos today.

00:31:56.800 --> 00:31:58.140 align:middle line:90%
You're exactly right.

00:31:58.140 --> 00:32:00.910 align:middle line:84%
Float, stay calm,
and signal to someone

00:32:00.910 --> 00:32:02.410 align:middle line:90%
on shore if you're in trouble.

00:32:02.410 --> 00:32:04.060 align:middle line:84%
But stay calm and
float is a great way

00:32:04.060 --> 00:32:06.890 align:middle line:84%
to rest, wherever
you are in the water.

00:32:06.890 --> 00:32:07.800 align:middle line:90%
Great.

00:32:07.800 --> 00:32:10.840 align:middle line:84%
And so we've talked about waves,
we've talked about cold water,

00:32:10.840 --> 00:32:13.320 align:middle line:90%
we've talked about rip currents.

00:32:13.320 --> 00:32:17.040 align:middle line:84%
But what if I am
afraid of sharks?

00:32:17.040 --> 00:32:19.110 align:middle line:84%
I am not, Symone is
not afraid of sharks,

00:32:19.110 --> 00:32:20.770 align:middle line:84%
I've done lots of
work with sharks,

00:32:20.770 --> 00:32:22.920 align:middle line:90%
so this is just a what if.

00:32:22.920 --> 00:32:26.010 align:middle line:84%
What if I'm afraid of sharks,
or some other wildlife like that

00:32:26.010 --> 00:32:28.490 align:middle line:90%
might be in water?

00:32:28.490 --> 00:32:30.470 align:middle line:90%
That's a great question, Symone.

00:32:30.470 --> 00:32:33.410 align:middle line:84%
And on different beaches, and
at different times of the year,

00:32:33.410 --> 00:32:35.750 align:middle line:84%
you may find wildlife
that might be

00:32:35.750 --> 00:32:38.260 align:middle line:90%
very painful or even dangerous.

00:32:38.260 --> 00:32:40.640 align:middle line:84%
And it's important
to check and know

00:32:40.640 --> 00:32:44.360 align:middle line:84%
what you're going to face
when you head into the water.

00:32:44.360 --> 00:32:45.800 align:middle line:84%
On some lifeguard
stands, they'll

00:32:45.800 --> 00:32:48.590 align:middle line:84%
fly purple flags to warn
you of stinging jellyfish

00:32:48.590 --> 00:32:49.580 align:middle line:90%
in the water.

00:32:49.580 --> 00:32:52.580 align:middle line:84%
In Hawaii, you may see signs
posted for Portuguese man-o-war

00:32:52.580 --> 00:32:54.170 align:middle line:90%
or sharks.

00:32:54.170 --> 00:32:56.030 align:middle line:84%
And some beaches
may have rays just

00:32:56.030 --> 00:32:58.190 align:middle line:84%
below the sand that can
sting you as you walk out

00:32:58.190 --> 00:32:59.450 align:middle line:90%
through the water.

00:32:59.450 --> 00:33:01.310 align:middle line:84%
So the most important
thing you can do

00:33:01.310 --> 00:33:04.730 align:middle line:84%
is watch for signs,
flags, or warning signs,

00:33:04.730 --> 00:33:09.960 align:middle line:84%
and then always ask a lifeguard
before you start to get wet.

00:33:09.960 --> 00:33:10.717 align:middle line:90%
Yeah.

00:33:10.717 --> 00:33:11.550 align:middle line:90%
That's really great.

00:33:11.550 --> 00:33:13.800 align:middle line:84%
And also, just as we
were speaking about,

00:33:13.800 --> 00:33:17.040 align:middle line:84%
even in Baltimore we have
some of these same hazards.

00:33:17.040 --> 00:33:19.200 align:middle line:84%
We have barnacles
and mussels that

00:33:19.200 --> 00:33:22.620 align:middle line:84%
attach to docks and piers
near our inner harbor,

00:33:22.620 --> 00:33:24.638 align:middle line:84%
and if you're not
careful, you might run up

00:33:24.638 --> 00:33:26.430 align:middle line:84%
against one of those
and you could possibly

00:33:26.430 --> 00:33:29.575 align:middle line:84%
hurt yourself, like cut
your foot or cut your hands.

00:33:29.575 --> 00:33:32.160 align:middle line:84%
So it's really important
to be paying attention

00:33:32.160 --> 00:33:33.450 align:middle line:90%
to those type of things.

00:33:33.450 --> 00:33:37.190 align:middle line:84%
A lot of times, it's something
that you may not even see

00:33:37.190 --> 00:33:39.120 align:middle line:84%
and usually, the
most harmful things

00:33:39.120 --> 00:33:40.730 align:middle line:84%
are the things that
we bring with us,

00:33:40.730 --> 00:33:43.740 align:middle line:90%
as Bruckner mentioned earlier.

00:33:43.740 --> 00:33:45.320 align:middle line:90%
Yeah, you're exactly right.

00:33:45.320 --> 00:33:47.000 align:middle line:84%
Many of the hazards
that can create

00:33:47.000 --> 00:33:49.727 align:middle line:84%
really dangerous situations
are things that you don't see.

00:33:49.727 --> 00:33:51.560 align:middle line:84%
And if you're not on
the beach all the time,

00:33:51.560 --> 00:33:54.800 align:middle line:84%
like I am and our fellow
guards at Upper Township are,

00:33:54.800 --> 00:33:57.470 align:middle line:84%
you just don't think to look
for things like that, which

00:33:57.470 --> 00:33:59.480 align:middle line:84%
is why we're here trying
to make sure everyone's

00:33:59.480 --> 00:34:02.120 align:middle line:84%
safe this 4th of July
and on every beach

00:34:02.120 --> 00:34:03.788 align:middle line:90%
trip they make after this.

00:34:03.788 --> 00:34:06.080 align:middle line:84%
You know, now that we've
talked about wildlife and some

00:34:06.080 --> 00:34:07.927 align:middle line:84%
of those hidden
things, often, you'll

00:34:07.927 --> 00:34:09.469 align:middle line:84%
find yourself on
the beach and you'll

00:34:09.469 --> 00:34:11.179 align:middle line:90%
see someone else in trouble.

00:34:11.179 --> 00:34:13.310 align:middle line:84%
When we watch the video
from American Samoa,

00:34:13.310 --> 00:34:15.260 align:middle line:90%
we talked about Take 10.

00:34:15.260 --> 00:34:17.090 align:middle line:84%
Greg also shared
that concept when

00:34:17.090 --> 00:34:18.830 align:middle line:90%
we talk about rip currents.

00:34:18.830 --> 00:34:23.480 align:middle line:84%
And that applies anytime you see
someone in danger in the water.

00:34:23.480 --> 00:34:26.630 align:middle line:84%
Take 10 is what we want everyone
to do so that they don't

00:34:26.630 --> 00:34:28.730 align:middle line:90%
become a tragic second victim.

00:34:28.730 --> 00:34:30.710 align:middle line:84%
So Symone, why
don't we take a look

00:34:30.710 --> 00:34:34.510 align:middle line:84%
and see what Take 10 means
when you're at the beach.

00:34:34.510 --> 00:34:35.010 align:middle line:90%
All right.

00:34:35.010 --> 00:34:38.270 align:middle line:90%
[MUSIC PLAYING]

00:34:38.270 --> 00:34:41.480 align:middle line:84%
What if something happens
to you or someone else?

00:34:41.480 --> 00:34:44.239 align:middle line:84%
Keeping yourself safe,
while also helping others,

00:34:44.239 --> 00:34:45.949 align:middle line:90%
can save lives.

00:34:45.949 --> 00:34:49.070 align:middle line:84%
When you see someone else in
trouble, and before you act,

00:34:49.070 --> 00:34:53.630 align:middle line:84%
stay calm and practice
what we call Take 10.

00:34:53.630 --> 00:34:57.139 align:middle line:84%
Pause to alert the lifeguards
or someone on the beach

00:34:57.139 --> 00:34:59.510 align:middle line:90%
and call 911.

00:34:59.510 --> 00:35:01.640 align:middle line:84%
While help is coming,
look for something

00:35:01.640 --> 00:35:04.700 align:middle line:84%
that floats or will let you
reach and assist the person

00:35:04.700 --> 00:35:07.760 align:middle line:90%
in trouble while you stay safe.

00:35:07.760 --> 00:35:10.160 align:middle line:84%
The most important
action you can take

00:35:10.160 --> 00:35:13.070 align:middle line:84%
is to protect yourself
first so you don't

00:35:13.070 --> 00:35:16.470 align:middle line:90%
become a tragic second victim.

00:35:16.470 --> 00:35:20.600 align:middle line:84%
To have fun and stay safe,
always respect the power

00:35:20.600 --> 00:35:24.098 align:middle line:90%
of the ocean and be wave safe.

00:35:24.098 --> 00:35:25.565 align:middle line:90%
[MUSIC PLAYING]

00:35:25.565 --> 00:35:32.910 align:middle line:90%


00:35:32.910 --> 00:35:33.640 align:middle line:90%
All right, great.

00:35:33.640 --> 00:35:37.000 align:middle line:84%
Bruckner, we're back,
so that was really cool,

00:35:37.000 --> 00:35:38.710 align:middle line:90%
the Take 10 video.

00:35:38.710 --> 00:35:40.600 align:middle line:90%
Always good to protect yourself.

00:35:40.600 --> 00:35:43.395 align:middle line:90%


00:35:43.395 --> 00:35:44.270 align:middle line:90%
You're right, Symone.

00:35:44.270 --> 00:35:46.280 align:middle line:84%
You want to protect
yourself to save others,

00:35:46.280 --> 00:35:49.400 align:middle line:84%
because we don't want you to
become a tragic second victim.

00:35:49.400 --> 00:35:51.020 align:middle line:84%
And we've been talking
for a long time

00:35:51.020 --> 00:35:52.395 align:middle line:84%
now about all the
things you need

00:35:52.395 --> 00:35:54.350 align:middle line:84%
to know to be
beach and bay safe,

00:35:54.350 --> 00:35:55.998 align:middle line:90%
and there is a lot to know.

00:35:55.998 --> 00:35:58.040 align:middle line:84%
And we don't expect everyone
to know that, that's

00:35:58.040 --> 00:35:59.640 align:middle line:90%
what the lifeguards are for.

00:35:59.640 --> 00:36:03.080 align:middle line:84%
And we also want to give,
though, the resources

00:36:03.080 --> 00:36:04.580 align:middle line:90%
to learn more.

00:36:04.580 --> 00:36:07.040 align:middle line:84%
NOAA's national weather
service has an online guide

00:36:07.040 --> 00:36:09.020 align:middle line:90%
to beach and ocean safety.

00:36:09.020 --> 00:36:10.820 align:middle line:84%
Watch the rip current
survival guide

00:36:10.820 --> 00:36:12.590 align:middle line:84%
to learn more about
rip currents, what

00:36:12.590 --> 00:36:14.320 align:middle line:84%
to do if you find
yourself in one,

00:36:14.320 --> 00:36:16.250 align:middle line:84%
and how to recognize
them in advance.

00:36:16.250 --> 00:36:19.520 align:middle line:84%
And make sure you watch my
favorite series, Wave Safe,

00:36:19.520 --> 00:36:22.690 align:middle line:84%
because you can then visit
any beach in the country

00:36:22.690 --> 00:36:24.500 align:middle line:90%
and some of our favorites.

00:36:24.500 --> 00:36:26.630 align:middle line:84%
So we don't expect you
to know everything,

00:36:26.630 --> 00:36:31.940 align:middle line:84%
but if you go into any beach or
ocean with three main things,

00:36:31.940 --> 00:36:34.160 align:middle line:84%
we know you can
stay a lot safer.

00:36:34.160 --> 00:36:36.770 align:middle line:84%
Respect the ocean,
the bay, or the water

00:36:36.770 --> 00:36:38.990 align:middle line:84%
that you're going
to go and visit.

00:36:38.990 --> 00:36:41.710 align:middle line:84%
Stay aware at the
shore to changing flags

00:36:41.710 --> 00:36:44.610 align:middle line:84%
on the lifeguard stands,
to the people around you,

00:36:44.610 --> 00:36:46.670 align:middle line:84%
to the weather, the
clouds, anything

00:36:46.670 --> 00:36:50.160 align:middle line:84%
that's going to be changing
dramatically, tides as well.

00:36:50.160 --> 00:36:53.960 align:middle line:84%
And finally, Take 10, protect
yourself to save others,

00:36:53.960 --> 00:36:56.090 align:middle line:84%
is the most important
thing you can do,

00:36:56.090 --> 00:36:58.250 align:middle line:84%
because it's going
to protect you,

00:36:58.250 --> 00:37:01.370 align:middle line:84%
the person that is in trouble,
and allows professionals

00:37:01.370 --> 00:37:02.570 align:middle line:90%
to step in.

00:37:02.570 --> 00:37:05.150 align:middle line:84%
We don't want you to become
a tragic second victim.

00:37:05.150 --> 00:37:08.830 align:middle line:84%
Respect the ocean, stay
aware, and Take 10.

00:37:08.830 --> 00:37:09.380 align:middle line:90%
Great.

00:37:09.380 --> 00:37:11.980 align:middle line:84%
Perfect, that was a great
way to wrap that up.

00:37:11.980 --> 00:37:15.290 align:middle line:84%
So Bruckner, we're going to
go to our very last trivia

00:37:15.290 --> 00:37:17.320 align:middle line:90%
with our guests, right here.

00:37:17.320 --> 00:37:21.740 align:middle line:84%
It is, what should you
do if you see someone

00:37:21.740 --> 00:37:24.110 align:middle line:90%
in trouble in the water?

00:37:24.110 --> 00:37:26.720 align:middle line:84%
What should you do
if you see someone

00:37:26.720 --> 00:37:29.080 align:middle line:90%
in trouble in the water?

00:37:29.080 --> 00:37:33.070 align:middle line:84%
You go ahead and choose
your best answer.

00:37:33.070 --> 00:37:35.060 align:middle line:84%
The options are,
Bruckner, so you

00:37:35.060 --> 00:37:37.320 align:middle line:84%
can know what the
options are, they're

00:37:37.320 --> 00:37:40.790 align:middle line:84%
Take 10, signal to a
life guard or parent,

00:37:40.790 --> 00:37:45.807 align:middle line:84%
look for something that
floats, or D, all of the above.

00:37:45.807 --> 00:37:48.140 align:middle line:84%
Bruckner's going to give us
the answer in just a moment.

00:37:48.140 --> 00:37:52.490 align:middle line:84%
I'm not going to remind everyone
of the question and the answer

00:37:52.490 --> 00:37:53.870 align:middle line:90%
options, OK?

00:37:53.870 --> 00:37:56.870 align:middle line:84%
They are, what should
you do if you see someone

00:37:56.870 --> 00:37:59.030 align:middle line:90%
in trouble in the water?

00:37:59.030 --> 00:38:03.470 align:middle line:84%
Take 10, signal to a
lifeguard or parent,

00:38:03.470 --> 00:38:07.440 align:middle line:84%
look for something that
floats, or all of the above?

00:38:07.440 --> 00:38:10.130 align:middle line:84%
We're going to let Bruckner
give us the answer,

00:38:10.130 --> 00:38:14.510 align:middle line:84%
because he is our
expert here today.

00:38:14.510 --> 00:38:16.780 align:middle line:84%
All right, Bruckner, it
looks like a lot of people

00:38:16.780 --> 00:38:20.410 align:middle line:90%
have chosen their answer.

00:38:20.410 --> 00:38:21.580 align:middle line:90%
Well, that is good.

00:38:21.580 --> 00:38:24.760 align:middle line:84%
And I think we've stuck
with the theme today,

00:38:24.760 --> 00:38:27.110 align:middle line:84%
and again, it's
all of the above.

00:38:27.110 --> 00:38:31.500 align:middle line:84%
It's D. You want to do all of
those as part of the Take 10.

00:38:31.500 --> 00:38:34.210 align:middle line:84%
And if you do that, you can
protect yourself and others

00:38:34.210 --> 00:38:36.280 align:middle line:84%
at the shore, because
we want to make sure

00:38:36.280 --> 00:38:40.450 align:middle line:84%
your best time at the beach
stays positive and safe

00:38:40.450 --> 00:38:42.820 align:middle line:84%
and allows you to come
back again and again.

00:38:42.820 --> 00:38:45.340 align:middle line:84%
Because who wouldn't want
to come back here year

00:38:45.340 --> 00:38:48.520 align:middle line:84%
after year, as long
as they stay safe,

00:38:48.520 --> 00:38:51.330 align:middle line:84%
and bring their family
and friends with them?

00:38:51.330 --> 00:38:52.220 align:middle line:90%
Great.

00:38:52.220 --> 00:38:52.930 align:middle line:90%
That's perfect.

00:38:52.930 --> 00:38:56.590 align:middle line:84%
And just one last
thing, Bruckner.

00:38:56.590 --> 00:39:00.910 align:middle line:84%
If folks are wondering if
it's safe to be on a beach

00:39:00.910 --> 00:39:03.160 align:middle line:84%
right now, can you
just give a little bit

00:39:03.160 --> 00:39:08.470 align:middle line:84%
of how you feel about being
on the beach right now?

00:39:08.470 --> 00:39:12.060 align:middle line:84%
Well all of the beaches,
wherever you may go,

00:39:12.060 --> 00:39:14.920 align:middle line:84%
have different restrictions
about how you can visit

00:39:14.920 --> 00:39:16.170 align:middle line:90%
and when you can visit.

00:39:16.170 --> 00:39:18.000 align:middle line:84%
When they're guarded
and when they're not.

00:39:18.000 --> 00:39:20.040 align:middle line:84%
And certain procedures
you need to follow

00:39:20.040 --> 00:39:22.560 align:middle line:84%
if you're going to be in
crowds and down at the beach.

00:39:22.560 --> 00:39:25.890 align:middle line:84%
So always check with
your local agency

00:39:25.890 --> 00:39:27.930 align:middle line:90%
that oversees that beach.

00:39:27.930 --> 00:39:30.150 align:middle line:84%
Follow state or
national guidelines,

00:39:30.150 --> 00:39:32.940 align:middle line:84%
from the CDC and
NOAA, and make sure

00:39:32.940 --> 00:39:36.180 align:middle line:84%
that whatever warning
signs are on the sand,

00:39:36.180 --> 00:39:38.700 align:middle line:84%
that may or may
not just have to do

00:39:38.700 --> 00:39:41.202 align:middle line:84%
with the waves and the
wildlife, that you follow.

00:39:41.202 --> 00:39:42.660 align:middle line:84%
Because they're
designed to protect

00:39:42.660 --> 00:39:44.620 align:middle line:90%
you and those around you.

00:39:44.620 --> 00:39:47.470 align:middle line:84%
We want to keep the lifeguards
safe, we want to keep you safe,

00:39:47.470 --> 00:39:49.970 align:middle line:84%
so check on all the local
information for the beach

00:39:49.970 --> 00:39:50.845 align:middle line:90%
you're visiting.

00:39:50.845 --> 00:39:52.510 align:middle line:90%
And have fun.

00:39:52.510 --> 00:39:53.010 align:middle line:90%
Yes.

00:39:53.010 --> 00:39:55.290 align:middle line:84%
Great, that was perfect,
Bruckner, and you can see,

00:39:55.290 --> 00:39:57.990 align:middle line:84%
hopefully, that
even Bruckner and I,

00:39:57.990 --> 00:40:00.750 align:middle line:84%
we were practicing
our distancing

00:40:00.750 --> 00:40:03.780 align:middle line:84%
when we met this week
and we definitely

00:40:03.780 --> 00:40:07.620 align:middle line:90%
wore our masks, as well.

00:40:07.620 --> 00:40:09.065 align:middle line:90%
Really important to do those--

00:40:09.065 --> 00:40:11.120 align:middle line:90%
gave some really good advice.

00:40:11.120 --> 00:40:15.150 align:middle line:84%
And so, everyone,
that is our show.

00:40:15.150 --> 00:40:17.490 align:middle line:84%
Thank you all for
joining, and we

00:40:17.490 --> 00:40:20.600 align:middle line:84%
hope that we gave you some
really good guidance of how

00:40:20.600 --> 00:40:25.560 align:middle line:84%
you can be safe when you go to
enjoy the water this summer.

00:40:25.560 --> 00:40:29.387 align:middle line:84%
Please make sure
that you let us know

00:40:29.387 --> 00:40:31.845 align:middle line:84%
how you felt about this show,
please give us your feedback,

00:40:31.845 --> 00:40:33.990 align:middle line:90%
we really value it.

00:40:33.990 --> 00:40:37.212 align:middle line:84%
We look forward to hearing
how you all enjoyed the show,

00:40:37.212 --> 00:40:38.670 align:middle line:84%
or if there are
any things that you

00:40:38.670 --> 00:40:40.910 align:middle line:84%
would like to see us do
differently next time,

00:40:40.910 --> 00:40:45.630 align:middle line:84%
so please take a very short
post-show questionnaire.

00:40:45.630 --> 00:40:49.270 align:middle line:84%
And our next watch party
is going to be on August 3,

00:40:49.270 --> 00:40:50.580 align:middle line:90%
at 2:00 PM.

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August 3, at 2:00 PM.

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And we're going to be talking
all about the oceans we love.

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So until then, we
hope that you'll

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join us on our next
full moon watch party.

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Stay safe!

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