Volunteers are swimming in the sea to help science conserve some of the world's rarest fish. Scuba divers and snorkelers are ...

So why is post-hurricane seawater so gross—and when will it be safe to swim again? Here’s everything you need to know. How the ocean gets so filthy after a major storm Hurricanes are tropical ...

Hundreds of athletes ranging in age from 8 to 80-plus raced in the La Jolla Cove Swim Sunday morning, taking part in the ...

So if you’re not really comfortable swimming in a pool or lake, it’s best to avoid even shallow ocean water when waves are breaking.

Experts told USA TODAY that stormwater runoff and sewage overflows were among the most likely causes, both of which are ...

Millions of beachgoers faced "life-threatening" conditions on Tuesday amid rip currents and large breaking waves.

One of North Carolina’s most popular beach destinations is telling people to avoid the ocean, due to a foul smelling “brown ...

Health authorities issued water quality alerts at three popular Jersey Shore swim areas on Sept. 3, after high levels of ...