marine-safety

A fire on a California-based dive boat is a high-consequence event that combines marine safety, passenger welfare, regulatory oversight, and complex liability questions. Rather...

Shark encounters in Mexican waters are uncommon, and serious attacks are rare. Most interactions occur in specific coastal regions with particular conditions. This overview expl...

A humpback whale capsizing a boat is uncommon but high-consequence. Outcomes depend on vessel size, sea state, proximity to the whale, and how quickly people respond. This everg...

A shark scare is any situation in which a shark is sighted, suspected, or reported near people in an area where swimming or water activities occur, prompting heightened attentio...

Bodega Bay, a working harbor on California’s Sonoma Coast, has experienced isolated shark incidents, primarily involving great white sharks. Documented events are rare and not...

A snorkel shark attack is an extremely rare event in which a shark interacts aggressively with a person who is snorkeling, typically involving contact or bite evidence in a coas...

Jellyfish in Florida waters and along its beaches are an enduring feature of coastal life and visitor experience, with patterns shaped by currents, wind, and season rather than...

A boat collides with a whale can injure the animal, damage the vessel, and disrupt operations for owners, operators, and responders. These events occur in busy shipping lanes, w...

Shark incidents in the British Virgin Islands are rare, and documented cases of unprovoked attacks resulting in serious injury or death are exceptionally uncommon. This overview...

Shark encounters in Kona are rare but can be alarming. This overview explains the realities of shark behavior, the actual risk to people, and how local practices and marine ecol...