Stay informed with the latest updates from the Underwater Hypoxic Blackout Prevention (UHBP) initiative as we work to advance research, raise awareness, and improve safety standards in underwater activities.

Dr. Tom’s Lifeguard Vision: A New App Redefining Aquatic Safety

After a decade of dedicated research and development, we are thrilled to see the launch of a groundbreaking… Read more
Safe Underwater Breath-hold (SUB) Research Project Continues

The work aims to find ways to measure and predict limits to breath-holding to keep swimmers safe. In… Read more
Breathwork: Is it safe to do in water?

With the rise in popularity of alternative wellness practices that include radical breathwork and breath-holding techniques, UHBP has… Read more
UHBP Featured on NBC Memorial Day Weekend

NBC News’ Steve Patterson reports on the dangers of shallow water blackouts, even for the most experienced swimmers.… Read more
Shallow Water Blackout Prevention Rebrands as Underwater Hypoxic Blackout Prevention

The Shallow Water Blackout Prevention Foundation is proud to announce its rebranding as Underwater Hypoxic Blackout Prevention, effective… Read more
SWBP Announces Three New Board Members

Shallow Water Blackout Prevention is pleased to announce the appointment of three new board members, Chadwick Watson, Patricia… Read more
SWBP Welcomes Junior Ambassadors Jeannine Zoch and Maile Lyle

Jeannine Zoch is a 16-year-old honor student at Orange Lutheran High School in the city of Orange, California.… Read more
Interview with Hall of Fame Coach Bob Bowman + PSAs Premiere

Hall of Fame Coach Bob Bowman shares safety best practices to ensure competitive swimmer safety, and we premiere… Read more
Don’t Hold Your Breath PSAs Set to Premiere 8/30 at 7PM ET

The Don’t Hold Your Breath PSAs featuring Michael Phelps and SWB survivor Chandler Watson will premiere live on… Read more
Interview with Dr. Tom Griffiths: The importance of awareness and education surrounding the dangers of Shallow Water Blackout (SWB)

Topic: The importance of awareness and education surrounding the dangers of Shallow Water Blackout (SWB) Read more
SWBP Partners with the Michael Phelps Foundation

Shallow Water Blackout Prevention has partnered with the most successful and most decorated Olympian of all time, Michael… Read more
SGE Medical Director Dr. Justin Sempsrott discusses his perspective of “Shallow Water Blackout”.

Dr. Justin Sempsrott discusses the recent Anita Alvarez event in relation to Shallow Water Blackout Read more