Identifying Rip Currents (IMAGE)

University of New South Wales

Identifying Rip Currents

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Purple dye indicating the presence of a rip current at Tamarama Beach in Sydney, Australia. The technique is used by UNSW Associate Professor Rob Brander to educate swimmers about beach safety.

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UNSW

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