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.

Shallow Water Blackout Featured on WCAX Vermont News

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27 Year Old Benjo Haller Loses His Life to SWB

We are grieved to report yet another life has been lost this month to SWB. 27 year old… Read more
CBS News Coverage

CBS Morning News discusses different causes of drowning, shallow water blackout. http://www.cbsnews.com/news/little-known-swimming-safety-risks/ Read more
Coroner: Cause of UCSB Swimmer Nick Johnson’s Death Most Likely Shallow Water Blackout

via http://www.noozhawk.com/ News of the death of 20-year-old local swimmer Nicholas Johnson shocked the community when it occurred… Read more
Two Children Drown in Texas While Playing Breath-Holding Game

We are sad to report another case of possible shallow water blackout – and adults unaware that children… Read more
Shallow Water Blackout Mentioned in CBS Special

Shallow Water Blackout from prolonged breath-holding is mentioned in this CBS special on relatively unknown causes of drowning.… Read more
Coach Bob Bowman to Film Coach’s Training Video and PSA for Shallow Water Blackout

The USA Swimming Foundation and The Michael Phelps Foundation are partnering with Coach Bob Bowman (coach of Olympic… Read more
Star Water Polo Player Drowns

“Shallow Water Blackout” May Have Contributed to Death of Water Polo Player Nick Johnson. A local effort is… Read more
Olympian Swim Coach Bob Bowman Speaks About SWB

Bob Bowman is best known for coaching the 18-time Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps. Together with Cathy Bennett… Read more
A Mother Tells the Dramatic Story of Her Daughter’s Near Drowning

by Amanda Gonzales It was a hot August day in Key West, Florida. We were in the pool… Read more
The Dangers of Shallow Water Blackout in Get Out There Magazine

Please click here to read a fantastic article by Dr. Tom Griffiths and Rachel Griffiths in Canada’s Get… Read more
“How Blackout Squeezed My Heart”

A mother shares the story of how her two sons experienced blackouts simultaneously why diving together. Please read… Read more