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.

  • Recent Article Highlights Hypoxic Training and its Risks

    A recent article by Shawn P. DeRosa, J.D.Manager of Aquatic Facilities & Safety Officer for Intercollegiate Athletics analyzes… Read more

  • Deep Water Diver Dies After Trying For Record

    LONG ISLAND, Bahamas — As Nicholas Mevoli lay on his back, floating in the azure sea, attempting to… Read more

  • Tim Winton of the New York Times Writes About Shallow Water Blackout

    Tim Winton of the New York Times discusses the dangers of SWB and his experiences with the phenomenon:… Read more

  • Jeff Stefanyak Discusses SWB at the WWA’s 33rd Annual Symposium

    The WWA Safety Committee at the WWA’s 33rd Annual Symposium & Trade Show in West Palm Beach, Florida,… Read more

  • NBAC Head Coach Addresses SWB at Asca World Clinic

    At the 2013 Asca World Clinic in New Orleans, NBAC head coach Bob Bowman addressed the crowd on… Read more

  • New York City Bans Breath-Holding

    SWBP is thrilled to report that as of September 10, 2013, prolonged breath-holding has been banned in NYC,… Read more

  • WBAL News in Baltimore Covers SWB Incident

    A young competitive swimmer experienced shallow water blackout – please view the excellent coverage of this story by… Read more

  • SWBP Featured on America Now News

    To see SWBP featured on syndicated news program America Now News click here! Read more

  • Swim Instructor Writes About a SWB Incident

    Hi friends and fellow swimmers: I am passing along an account from a colleague regarding an ‘incident’ that… Read more

  • University of Georgia’s Football Quarterback Wears Red’s!

    The University of Georgia’s football team is one of the top ten in the nation. Recently their quarterback… Read more

  • Support SWBP by Shopping Red’s Outfitters!

    The idea of Red’s was created when two roommates wanted stylish, high quality sunglasses in colors that represented… Read more

  • US Army Includes links to SWBP in Their “Feet First Into Water Safety” Program

    Shallow Water Blackout Prevention is please to be included in the US Army’s 2013 summer campaign for water… Read more