Deep Dive Into Water Safety

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Deep Dive Into Water Safety is a podcast dedicated to the fact that drowning is preventable. Your host, waterperson Margaret Wright from the island of Kauaʻi, interviews experts and stakeholders from around the world to explore their strategies to prevent drownings, educate swimmers, keiki and parents, and ultimately create messaging. Deep Dive is based on the first Hawaii Water Safety Plan. Hawaii has the second highest drowning rate in the US. Letʻs start the conversation on water safety and do better.

Episodes

  1. 4 DAYS AGO

    Deep Dive: An Interview with Dr Angel Yanigahara

    Episode Notes October 5, 2025 Dr. Angel Yanagihara is a leading biochemist and toxinologist internationally recognized for her groundbreaking work on venomous marine invertebrates—particularly the box jellyfish (Alatina alata) and bluebottle (Physalia physalis). Based at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, she is an associate researcher at the Pacific Biosciences Research Center and directs the Pacific Cnidaria Research Laboratory. Her research dispels long-held myths about jellyfish stings and establishes evidence-based first aid protocols grounded in cellular and biochemical science. Working in partnership with the U.S. military, Dr. Yanagihara developed Sting No More®, a first-aid product line that neutralizes jellyfish venom and is now used globally in marine safety operations. A global leader in cnidarian envenomation science, Dr. Yanagihara’s research has shaped protocols for beach management, lifeguard response, and swimmer safety worldwide. Her real-life contributions to open-water safety were featured in the 2023 Netflix film Nyad, in which she was represented as part of the scientific and medical support team ensuring Diana Nyad’s successful Cuba-to-Florida crossing. Support Deep Dive Into Water Safety by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/deep-dive-into-water-safety

    1h 10m

  2. 27/12/2025

    Deep Dive: An Interview with Kaina Makua

    Episode Notes September 23, 2025 Kaina Makua is a kalo farmer, cultural practitioner, educator, and actor from Waimea, Kauaʻi. He is a cofounder and executive director of Kumano I Ke Ala which uplifts Hawaiian youth through ʻāina -based education. He operates Aloha ʻĀina Poi Co. which distributes thousands of poi annually revitalizing kalo farming and strengthening cultural food security. In addition to his farming and education work, Kaina Makua plays King Kamehameha in the Apple TV+ series Chief of War. He has some insightful words about water safety and the strengthening Hawaiian culture. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

    50 min

  3. 23/12/2025

    Deep Dive: An Interview with Bruce Hopkins

    Episode Notes Bruce Hopkins, head lifeguard at Bondi Beach in Australia. A media personality as well as award-winning lifeguard, Bruce has appeared in 18 seasons of the Australian TV show “Bondi Rescue”. He talks to us today about effective swimming, but even more importantly, effective floating. He also brings an interesting perspective to experiencing rip currents. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

    1 hr
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Deep Dive Into Water Safety is a podcast dedicated to the fact that drowning is preventable. Your host, waterperson Margaret Wright from the island of Kauaʻi, interviews experts and stakeholders from around the world to explore their strategies to prevent drownings, educate swimmers, keiki and parents, and ultimately create messaging. Deep Dive is based on the first Hawaii Water Safety Plan. Hawaii has the second highest drowning rate in the US. Letʻs start the conversation on water safety and do better.

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    Kauaʻi Community Radio - KKCR
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  • Episodes
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