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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.

  • Announcing SWBP’s Ambassador Program

    Shallow Water Blackout Prevention is pleased to announce the kick-off of its new Ambassador Program. This Program is… Read more

  • Shallow Water Blackout Prevention Selected as a Campaign Safety Leader (CSL) Partner by Pool Safely

    To improve pool and spa safety, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) launched Pool Safely: Simple Steps to Save… Read more

  • Please Visit Shallow Water Blackout Prevention’s Exhibitor’s Booth At The National Drowning Prevention Alliance’s 2017 Educational Conference.

    Shallow Water Blackout Prevention is proud to be a participant in this year’s NDPA Educational Conference.  Please stop… Read more

  • New Research Shows Hyperventilation Not Necessary for SWB to Occur

    On March 22, 2017, The Inertia published an article detailing new research that indicates hyperventilation is NOT necessary… Read more

  • First Annual South Florida Water Safety Symposium

    On March 3, 2017, Shallow Water Blackout Prevention made a presentation and conducted a Breakout Session at the… Read more

  • Children and Shallow Water Blackout

    It’s Not Just About Elite Swimmers, Freedivers and People Who Spearfish.  Children Are Equally Susceptible to Shallow Water… Read more

  • Study of Shallow Water Blackout Prevention Policies at 73 Pools Garners Negative Results

    A Study Conducted by The Redwoods Group.   During the summer of 2016 The Redwood’s team designed a… Read more

  • Student Witnesses Shallow Water Blackout

    Recently there was an incident of Shallow Water Blackout during a high school swim practice.  A student from… Read more

  • US Coast Guard Warns Trainees of SWB

    Photo courtesy of https://www.facebook.com/AirStationMiami/ When speaking with ASTC  (Air Survival Technician Supervisor) Matthew Laub at the Coast Guard… Read more

  • Tell Your Story, Win a $1000 Gift Certificate from Vasa

    Coaches, we want to hear your stories! Have you or someone you know experienced a shallow water blackout?… Read more

  • SWBP at ASCA World Clinic

    L-R: Britt Jackson, Terry Jackson, Isabelle Trogdon SWBP is thrilled to be part of the 2016 ASCA World… Read more

  • Rhonda Milner and SWBP Featured in Emory Alumni Mag

    Special thanks to the Emory University School of Medicine for this feature. Read more