News: Aquatics

Surf Lakes Global shifts base to USA

The formerly Queensland-based wave pool developer Surf Lakes Global has advised of the creation of a new parent company, Surf Lakes Global, Inc., based in the USA state of Delaware. Surf…

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Jan 13, 2024 ByJames Croll Aquatics / Attractions / Finance / Tourism /

 
 

Qatar counts down to AFC Asian Cup and World Aquatics Championships

Having successfully hosted the 2022 FIFA World Cup, Qatar is gearing up to host two mayor sporting tournaments - the AFC Asian Cup 2023 and the World Aquatics Championships, the first to be…

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Jan 9, 2024 Aquatics / Events / Sport / Venues /

 
 

Surf scientist Professor Rob Brander advises of what to do when caught in an ocean rip current

With summer being the peak period for drownings in Australia, Professor Rob Brander - known as ‘Dr Rip’ - a surf scientist with UNSW Sydney's School of Biological, Earth and…

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Dec 30, 2023 Aquatics / Education / Recreation / Safety / Tourism /

 
 

Global drowning prevention initiatives showcased at Perth Conference

More than 750 drowning experts from over 50 countries gathered in Perth over recent days for the 2023 World Conference on Drowning Prevention, jointly hosted by Surf Life Saving Australia…

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Dec 8, 2023 Aquatics / Education / Safety / Technology /

 
 

Dubai Reef project launched as one of the world’s largest marine reef developments

The Dubai Reef project has been launched and as one of the world's largest marine reef developments, it marks a pioneering step in the journey towards ecological preservation. The…

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Dec 7, 2023 Aquatics / Education / Environment / Recreation / Tourism /

 
 

Global water safety community converges on Perth with a mission to end drowning

As lifeguards and lifesavers prepare for an expected long and hot summer, drowning prevention experts from across the globe are converging on Perth for the World Conference on Drowning…

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Dec 5, 2023 Aquatics / Education / Recreation / Safety / Tourism /

 
 

Rip Current Survival documentary to get premiere at World Conference on Drowning Prevention

A feature-length documentary on how countries around the world are tackling swimmer safety at ocean beach issue is to be premiered on the opening day of the World Conference on Drowning…

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Dec 2, 2023 Aquatics / Education / Recreation / Safety / Tourism /

 
 

Perth set to host World Conference on Drowning Prevention

The International Life Saving Federation’s World Conference on Drowning Prevention (WCDP) will be held at the Perth Conference and Exhibition Centre from 4th to 7th December 2023.…

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Nov 22, 2023 Aquatics / Education / Events / Safety /

 
 

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