NJSGC Education Specialist Mindy Voss appeared on News 12 NJ, to remind all beachgoers about the greater importance of ocean safety and rip current awareness.

Moving faster than an Olympic swimmer, rip currents can transport bathers away from the shore in a matter of seconds. Panic and lack of safe swimming skills is what causes more than 100 people to perish from rip currents in the U.S. each year. Help keep your community safe by reserving an Ocean Hazards and Beach Safety: Sharks vs. Rip Currents program. This hour-long program can take place at your school/center or virtually anywhere via Zoom or Google Meets. For more information contact Mindy Voss, Education Specialist at mvoss@njseagrant.org or 732-872-1300, extension 30.