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Drownings on beaches and in pools have become an epidemic in the last five years, according to Beterem's CEO.

Learn how to avoid and respond to shark encounters to ensure your safety while your time at the beach.

It's fun to bring dogs to the beach, but it can also be a dangerous place. Here are some tips to keep pets safe in the sun, on the sand, and in the sea.

"Just don’t do it!" Scarnati writes. "Why think about which bathing suits for the splash pad? Just buy bright ones!"

Foot health experts recommend avoiding barefoot pool walking to prevent fungal nail infections, which can cause disturbing symptoms and prove challenging to eliminate.

The majority of drownings off beaches occur either on officially recognized beaches when lifeguards are not on duty, or on beaches where swimming is prohibited.

There are more than 3,500 athletes in Special Olympics in Israel who compete in 11 different fields of sport.

A black bear spooked Florida beachgoers after being spotted swimming in the shallow water, but state wildlife experts say it's not an unusual occurrence.

Urban boar sightings have become more common in Germany in recent years, a problem Haifa residents know all too well.

Being naked isn't the same kind of taboo it was before. The Naturist Society released a list ranking the best nude beaches worldwide - and an Israeli beach made the cut.