News

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.

  • Two Navy SEALs Drown in Training Facility Pool

    “Sources within the SEAL community tell SOFREP that the two SEALs were involved in an exhaustive underwater workout… Read more

  • State of Vermont Dedicates Month to SWB Awareness

    “Less than a year after the death of Vermont native Benjamin Haller, family and friends have organized a… Read more

  • CDC Issues Warning About Underwater Breath-holding

    On May 22, 2015, the CDC issued a report about the dangers of underwater breath-holding. Click here to… Read more

  • SWBP Featured In Several National News Outlets

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  • SWBP Featured on Good Morning America

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  • Mother Who Lost Son in Spearfishing Accident Warns About Shallow Water Blackout

    Cody Bilbrey-Nickless, a 2014 Citrus High School graduate and Hernando teen, went spearfishing June 22 with some friends… Read more

  • Young Girl Saved From Shallow Water Blackout by Her Sisters

    “Diving for pool toys almost cost seven year old Laylah Titley her life last week….It has since become… Read more

  • Informative Article on SwimSwam.com

    This article is the first in a series of three on shallow water blackout that will be published… Read more

  • SWBP Mentioned in Swimming World Magazine Article

    In a recent article in Swimming World Magazine entitled “Resisted and Assisted Pool Training” a warning is issued… Read more

  • A Decorated Army Staff Sergeant Loses His Life to Shallow Water Blackout

    FORMER USC swimmer Joe Curreri, a Staff Sergeant and Special Forces communications sergeant assigned to the 2nd Battalion,… Read more

  • A US Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer Tells His Story of SWB Survival

    Darren Harrity, Helicopter Rescue Swimmer, US Coast Guard *Special thanks to Darren for telling his story. Being from… Read more

  • Tom and Rachel Griffiths Publish – NEW! The Complete Swimming Pool Reference, 3rd Edition

    NEW! The Complete Swimming Pool Reference, 3rd edition Designed as a single, definitive reference on swimming pool safety… Read more