To give Marines a basic understanding of how to survive the watery forces of nature, they must qualify in Combat Water Survival training during boot camp.

Do you know how to swim well enough to save your life? NPR's Life Kit lays out the five basic water safety and swimming skills that can help prevent drowning.

Hong Kong lifesavers reveal the one swimming stroke everyone should learn, along with how to float, and stress that ‘when in doubt, get out’.

Without knowing how to swim or basic water safety, a day of fun in the water can lead to the unthinkable.

The month of May is Water Safety Month to recognize the popularity of swimming in the summer, and make more people aware of how to stay safe around the water.