Dr. Beach's Survival Guide

What You Need to Know About Sharks, Rip Currents, & More Before Going in the Water

Nonfiction, Travel, Family Travel, Reference & Language, Reference, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science
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Author: Professor Stephen P. Leatherman ISBN: 9780300128970
Publisher: Yale University Press Publication: October 1, 2008
Imprint: Yale University Press Language: English
Author: Professor Stephen P. Leatherman
ISBN: 9780300128970
Publisher: Yale University Press
Publication: October 1, 2008
Imprint: Yale University Press
Language: English
Here, from the nation’s most renowned beach expert, is the first complete guide to beach safety. Stephen P. Leatherman (a.k.a. Dr. Beach) introduces the gamut of beach hazards-from sharks to rip currents to jellyfish-revealing which dangers should be of greatest concern and how best to minimize their risks. His scientifically sound advice, interspersed with fascinating facts and anecdotes, makes this book a perfect reference for the millions of travelers and vacationers who visit the ocean shore every year.

Practical answers to these intriguing questions and more:
• Which U.S. beach records the most shark attacks each year?
• Which species of shark is the most dangerous to people?
• Why are rip currents the most deadly beach threat?
• How can rips be avoided?
• What should you do if caught in a rip?
• Can lightning strikes at the beach be predicted?
• Is a stingray dangerous?
• When is ocean water pollution likely to be worst?
• What types of waves are threatening and how can they be detected?
• What is the danger of a red tide?
• How can swimmers avoid contact with jellyfish?
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Here, from the nation’s most renowned beach expert, is the first complete guide to beach safety. Stephen P. Leatherman (a.k.a. Dr. Beach) introduces the gamut of beach hazards-from sharks to rip currents to jellyfish-revealing which dangers should be of greatest concern and how best to minimize their risks. His scientifically sound advice, interspersed with fascinating facts and anecdotes, makes this book a perfect reference for the millions of travelers and vacationers who visit the ocean shore every year.

Practical answers to these intriguing questions and more:
• Which U.S. beach records the most shark attacks each year?
• Which species of shark is the most dangerous to people?
• Why are rip currents the most deadly beach threat?
• How can rips be avoided?
• What should you do if caught in a rip?
• Can lightning strikes at the beach be predicted?
• Is a stingray dangerous?
• When is ocean water pollution likely to be worst?
• What types of waves are threatening and how can they be detected?
• What is the danger of a red tide?
• How can swimmers avoid contact with jellyfish?

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