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  • To the Women of South Africa, I’m sorry | Calvyn Justus Vlogs

    Sep 6, 2019

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    rokur
    in Organization

    Dedicated to Uyinene Mrwetyana and the thousands of other victims.

    https://youtu.be/aRItTKkJ4vQ

  • ‘Mermaid’ Making a Difference | NBC 6

    Sep 6, 2019

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    rokur
    in Safety

    A professional swimmer is taking a creative approach to fix a serious problem in South Florida. NBC 6 reporter Arlene Borenstein shows us how she’s making a difference.

  • The Vortex Swim returns to shore

    Sep 6, 2019

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    rokur
    in Environment, Open Water

    In the middle of the Pacific Ocean, Ben Lecomte found a smog of microplastics threatening marine life and the health of our planet. With the 300 nautical mile swim complete, the mission continues to move to natural.⁠

    80 days at sea
    A 350 nautical mile swim through the Great Pacific Garbage Patch
    3,800 pieces of floating debris recorded
    45,000 microplastics collected
    240 microfiber batches sampled
    The first Trans-Pacific data set on plastic pollution ever achieved

    “I reached my goal of swimming 300 nautical miles.
    This expedition ends, but the real challenge
    is for all of us. How are we going to
    tackle plastic pollution?

  • Health advisory for swimmers after Dorian

    Sep 6, 2019

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    rokur
    in Health, Safety

    Many people have been going into the water despite the dangers.

  • Australian man dies swimming the Grand Canyon

    Sep 6, 2019

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    rokur
    in Safety

    A 77-year-old man from Australia died while swimming in the Colorado River at the Grand Canyon National Park, the park service said Thursday.

    Park rangers responded to an emergency call of assistance on Tuesday for Kenneth Reece of Tasmania, Australia, who was on a river trip, according to the National Park Service. Reece was swimming in area around Deer Creek Falls, where other members of the river trip rescued him and attempted CPR.

    Responding rangers took over when they reached River Mile 136 but were unable to resuscitate the man.

    Read NBC News

    https://youtu.be/GneWIPWQD9s

     

  • I Tested the Samsung S10+ in a Swimming Pool …

    Sep 5, 2019

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    rokur
    in Technology

    Here is the results of testing the Samsung S10 + under water. I took it to Cyprus to test the camera and water test, and I am impressed!!

    https://youtu.be/fYYP2R2PceU

  • Cycling through water and the trees (Belgium)

    Sep 5, 2019

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    rokur
    in Nature

    The Belgian province of Limburg tries to further improve recreational cycling by creating cycling attractions. Cycling through Water (#FDHW) and cycling through the Trees (#FDDB) were the first two. More information in the blog post: https://bicycledutch.wordpress.com/?p…

  • Olympic Dark Horse Episode 5 | Shane Tusup Vlogs

    Sep 5, 2019

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    rokur
    in Competition, Training

  • Converting a saltwater pool into a natural swimming pool | The Pool

    Sep 5, 2019

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    rokur
    in Environment, Swimming Pools

    You can convert a traditional saltwater chlorinated pool into a freshwater pool that uses a natural wetland to keep the water clean and clear.

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