Rip Current Dye Tracking


Item Data


Title
Rip Current Dye Tracking
Located At
Coastal Studies Institute
Description
Rip currents are among the leading causes of surf injuries along America's coastlines. Learning to identify rip currents is important safety skill for swimmers, surfers and ocean enthusiasts to learn. Scientists from the UNC Coastal Studies Institute and Kill Devil HIlls Ocean Rescue recently used flourescein dye to track rip currents within the surf zone.
Classification
Earth Sciences, Oceans/Water
URL
https://youtu.be/uOoW2iD4NYg
Keywords
Outer Banks, Video