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THE OCEAN CODE™

Know the Code. Share the Code. Live the Code. Save Lives.

1

Swim Near a Lifeguard

Choose a protected, lifeguarded area and stay where a guard can see you.

2

Escape a Rip Current

Stay calm, float, swim parallel to shore, and signal for help.

3

Know Your Limits

Read conditions honestly against your own ability.

4

CPR on the Sand

Call 911 and start compressions when someone is not breathing normally.

5

Protect Head & Neck

Enter unknown water feet first; respect shorebreak, rocks, and depth changes.

6

Stay Clear of Cliffs

Keep away from unstable bluff bases and edges; heed closures.

7

Hold Your Breath & Float

Let turbulence pass; float to rest and conserve energy.

8

Stop the Bleed

Apply firm, continuous pressure until professional help arrives.

9

Respect Ocean Life

Shuffle for stingrays, give wildlife space, and leave the seafloor undisturbed.

10

Act Early

Drowning can be silent and fast; speak up and get help immediately.

Our Shared Mission: Safe Beaches™ transforms the wisdom of surf culture into a public safety movement teaching The Ocean Code™: ten simple behaviors that help prevent beach and ocean injuries and save lives.

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