Rip currents: A Hazard in the Maritimes

WINDSOR, ON, June 4, 2018 /CNW/ -

WHAT: Free public presentation by the University of Windsor's Dean of Science Dr. Chris Houser.

WHY: Learn about the science and safety of rip currents. How to spot a rip and what you should do if caught in one. Rip currents are powerful, narrow channels of fast-moving water that can swiftly transport swimmers a significant distance off-shore.

WHO: Dr. Houser is a geomorphologist of coastal and aeolian environments. His current research includes working with officials in Costa Rica to prevent drowning deaths and improve beach safety by developing a better understanding of potentially hazardous rip currents.

WHERE & WHEN:
Moncton: June 7th, Riverview Middle School @ 7 pm
St. John: June 8th: Philip W. Oland Building, UNB @ 10 am
Fredericton: June 8th, Marshall D'Avray Hall, UNB @ 3 pm
Charlottetown: June 9th, Delta Hotels by Marriott @ 1 pm

RSVP: https://tinyurl.com/y8ydmqtw or email at [email protected]

NOTE: Media members are welcome

SOURCE University of Windsor

Dr. Chris Houser, University of Windsor, Dean of Science, 226-345-8346, [email protected]; Sara Elliott, Communications Coordinator, University of Windsor, Faculty of Science, 519-253-3000 ext 3491, [email protected]