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All the fun facts, science, and "how-tos" you need to share the magic of nature with kids during your next trip to the beach.

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How Long Can Mammals Hold Their Breath Underwater?

Have you ever wondered why whales and dolphins have to come to the surface to breathe? Unlike fish, whales and dolphins can’t breathe underwater. In fact, they are more like humans than fish when...

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How Long Can Mammals Hold Their Breath Underwater?

Have you ever wondered why whales and dolphins have to come to the surface to breathe? Unlike fish, whales and dolphins can’t breathe underwater. In fact, they are more like humans than fish when...

Have you ever wondered why whales and dolphins have to come to the surface to breathe? Unlike fish, whales and dolphins can’t breathe underwater. In fact, they are more like humans than fish when...

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Laughing See Lion

Water you laughing at? Jokes about water for...

It’s World Water Week! The Stockholm International Water Institute organized this week to focus on global water issues. At Swim Guide, we believe in swimmable, drinkable, fishable waters for all....

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Water you laughing at? Jokes about water for...

It’s World Water Week! The Stockholm International Water Institute organized this week to focus on global water issues. At Swim Guide, we believe in swimmable, drinkable, fishable waters for all....

It’s World Water Week! The Stockholm International Water Institute organized this week to focus on global water issues. At Swim Guide, we believe in swimmable, drinkable, fishable waters for all....

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Laughing See Lion

6 Ways to Get Beach Sand off Your Feet

Dear Sand, We need to talk.You held my beach umbrella tight, you made a soft ocean-side bed for me to sunbathe on, and the castles I built with you were magnificent. But now it’s time for us to...

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6 Ways to Get Beach Sand off Your Feet

Dear Sand, We need to talk.You held my beach umbrella tight, you made a soft ocean-side bed for me to sunbathe on, and the castles I built with you were magnificent. But now it’s time for us to...

Dear Sand, We need to talk.You held my beach umbrella tight, you made a soft ocean-side bed for me to sunbathe on, and the castles I built with you were magnificent. But now it’s time for us to...

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Indicator Species: How are animals selected to...

In October 2017 Swim Guide welcomed a new country to our family: Australia. In the process we learned that the platypus serve as an indicator species of the health of freshwater lakes in Eastern...

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Indicator Species: How are animals selected to...

In October 2017 Swim Guide welcomed a new country to our family: Australia. In the process we learned that the platypus serve as an indicator species of the health of freshwater lakes in Eastern...

In October 2017 Swim Guide welcomed a new country to our family: Australia. In the process we learned that the platypus serve as an indicator species of the health of freshwater lakes in Eastern...

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Against the tide: aquatic animals take to the land

Fish out of water usually aren’t very happy. Fish can start to suffocate out of water, because they need water to breathe; similarly, humans can get into danger if they inhale water, because our...

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Against the tide: aquatic animals take to the land

Fish out of water usually aren’t very happy. Fish can start to suffocate out of water, because they need water to breathe; similarly, humans can get into danger if they inhale water, because our...

Fish out of water usually aren’t very happy. Fish can start to suffocate out of water, because they need water to breathe; similarly, humans can get into danger if they inhale water, because our...

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How Long Can Mammals Hold Their Breath Underwater?

Have you ever wondered why whales and dolphins have to come to the surface to breathe? Unlike fish, whales and dolphins can’t breathe underwater. In fact, they are more like humans than fish when...

Read More

How Long Can Mammals Hold Their Breath Underwater?

Have you ever wondered why whales and dolphins have to come to the surface to breathe? Unlike fish, whales and dolphins can’t breathe underwater. In fact, they are more like humans than fish when...

Have you ever wondered why whales and dolphins have to come to the surface to breathe? Unlike fish, whales and dolphins can’t breathe underwater. In fact, they are more like humans than fish when...

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Why sound sounds funny underwater

Ever notice how sound is different underwater? Whether you’re swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving, as soon as your ears get below the waves everything sounds strange. You can’t tell what...

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Why sound sounds funny underwater

Ever notice how sound is different underwater? Whether you’re swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving, as soon as your ears get below the waves everything sounds strange. You can’t tell what...

Ever notice how sound is different underwater? Whether you’re swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving, as soon as your ears get below the waves everything sounds strange. You can’t tell what...

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Who’s sharing the beach with you? Wildlife at...

Spring is a great time to reconnect with our favourite beaches and swimming spots. And humans aren’t the only ones flocking back to the coast. This time of year is a particularly popular time for...

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Who’s sharing the beach with you? Wildlife at...

Spring is a great time to reconnect with our favourite beaches and swimming spots. And humans aren’t the only ones flocking back to the coast. This time of year is a particularly popular time for...

Spring is a great time to reconnect with our favourite beaches and swimming spots. And humans aren’t the only ones flocking back to the coast. This time of year is a particularly popular time for...

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