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Deep Dive Into Water Safety

Kauaʻi Community Radio - KKCR
Drowning Prevention
Hawaii
Drowning
Water Safety
Rip Currents
Water Safety Education
Nā Kama Kai
Kauai
Full Face Snorkeling Masks
World's Toughest Row
Water Safety Plan
Box Jellyfish
Free Dive Safe Hawaii
Flood Management
Lifeguard Project
Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders
Sandhoppers
Lifesaving
Float To Survive
Auckland, New Zealand

Deep Dive Into Water Safety is a podcast dedicated to to one powerful truth: Drowning is preventable. Hosted by Kauaʻi waterperson Margaret Wright, the show features conversations with experts and community leaders from around the world who are working to save lives in and around the water. Together, we explore practical strategies to prevent drownings, educate swimmers, keiki, and parents, and cr... more

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June 1, 2026: Dr Will Koon: Beyond Warning Signs: Rethinking Drowning Prevention in Hawaiʻi

Dr. Will Koon is a drowning prevention researcher with Royal Life Saving Australia whose work focuses on understanding who is drowning, why ... more

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David and Tia Samuel

In this episode of Deep Dive into Water Safety, Margaret Wright speaks with David and Tia Samuel from Brighton, England, about how surf lifesaving, family involvement, and early education are changing the way co... more

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March 3, 2026: Robin Baird, PhD Marine Mammal Researcher

Robin Baird is a marine biologist with the Cascadia Research Collective who has been studying dolphins and whales in Hawaiian waters since 1999. During this interview, he disc... more

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Research, CPSC Warning, and Manufacturer Responsibility

Hanna Van Waart PhD Exercise Physiologist at the University of Aukland discussed full face mask safety, her research and manufacturer’s responsibility

The research article, “... more

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April 8, 2026

This episode of Deep Dive into Water Safety explores a critical truth: drowning is not random, rare, or inevitable; it is a preventable public health crisis. Alissa Magrum, Executive Director of the National Drowning P... more

Episode Notes Inside the Roundup: Drasko Bogdanovic and Dr. Justin Sempsrott on the Critical Minutes That Save Lives — “Micro Delays Matter”

This episode of Deep Dive Into Water Safety focused on what happens in the first minutes after a drowning r... more

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April 26, 2026

From Rescue to Prevention: Ralph Goto on Snorkeling Safety in HawaiʻiUnderstanding the risks behind snorkeling incidents and the future of ocean safety through research, education, and lifeguard leadership

This epis... more

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May 5, 2026

Kia Maanu, Kia Ora! Stay Afloat, Stay Alive !

Mark Haimona is a leading Māori water safety educator and researcher from Aotearoa New Zealand whose work has helped reshape Indigenous drowning-prevention strategies throu... more

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Recent Guests

David Samuel
Lifeguard, water safety advocate; involved with Surf Life Saving Great Britain and RNLI
Surf Life Saving Great Britain / RNLI
Episode: Deep Dive: An Interview with David and Tia Samuel
Tia Samuel
Lifeguard in Brighton, UK; participant in Sandhoppers program
RNLI / Surf Life Saving Great Britain
Episode: Deep Dive: An Interview with David and Tia Samuel
Robin Baird
Senior research biologist
Cascadia Research Collective
Episode: Deep Dive: An Interview with Robin Baird
Dr. Hanna Van Waart
Department of Anesthesiology, University of Auckland
University of Auckland
Episode: Deep Dive: An Interview with Dr Hanna Van Waart
Alissa Magrum
Executive Director, National Drowning Prevention Alliance
National Drowning Prevention Alliance
Episode: Deep Dive: An Interview with Alissa Magrum, 2026
Dr. Justin Sempsrott
Emergency physician, former Lifeguard, advocate for improving drowning response systems
International Drowning Research Alliance (IDRA)
Episode: Deep Dive: An Interview with Drasko Bogdanovic and Dr. Justin Sempsrott
Ralph Goto
Hawaii-based ocean safety leader, former lifeguard and public health advocate
Former administrator, City and County of Honolulu Ocean Safety and Lifeguard Services Division
Episode: Deep Dive: An Interview with Ralph Goto
Mark Haimona
Water safety advocate focusing on Māori communities and culturally grounded approaches to drowning prevention
New Zealand water safety initiatives
Episode: Deep Dive: An Interview with Mark Haimona
Dr. Patty Morgan
Leading expert in drowning, cold water immersion, and rescue medicine
Based in Bristol, UK
Episode: Deep Dive: An Interview with Dr Morgan and Adrian Mayhew

Host

Margaret Wright
Host of Deep Dive Into Water Safety; long-time water advocate and community radio host with involvement in Kauaʻi lifeguard and ocean-safety initiatives.

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#43
United States/Sports/Swimming
Apple Podcasts
#17
Italy/Sports/Swimming
Apple Podcasts
#4
Russia/Sports/Swimming
Apple Podcasts
#20
Switzerland/Sports/Swimming

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Deep Dive: An Interview with Bruce Hopkins
Q: Tell us about what drew you to lifeguarding and how it has kept you motivated over the years.
Bruce Hopkins describes falling into lifeguarding after ocean racing and radio work, the evolution to full-time professionals around the Olympics, and how leadership roles allowed him to reshape patrolling and education at Bondi Beach.
Deep Dive: An Interview with George Centeio
Q: How can parents and communities support schools in making water safety a shared responsibility?
Partnerships with Nā Kama Kai and Palama Settlement are essential, but most importantly, education starts at home with supervision, awareness of hazards, understanding tides and currents, and encouraging swimming lessons where available.
Deep Dive: An Interview with George Centeio
Q: What does the Nā Kama Kai pilot program look like and what results are expected?
The pilot involves transporting fourth graders to the ocean for five consecutive one-hour lessons with in-water and land-based stations, plus pre- and post-assessments to measure knowledge, competency, and confidence, with the goal of data-informed expansion across the state.
Deep Dive: An Interview with George Centeio
Q: Why does ocean safety matter to the DOE's mission and to Hawaii specifically?
Ocean safety matters because Hawaii is an island state surrounded by water; the department aims to produce globally competitive, locally committed students who are prepared to live and work around water, with a focus on safety, equity, and cultural grounding.
Deep Dive: An Interview with George Centeio
Q: Tell me about your role briefly, your role at Hawaii State Department of Education, Public Schools, George.
As Educational Specialist for Physical Education, I guide schools and teachers in PE and physical activity, support water safety initiatives, and partner with organizations like Nā Kama Kai to provide training and resources for student learning.

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The show centers on drowning prevention and practical water-safety strategies, with conversations that blend scientific findings, public health perspectives, and community leadership. Episodes often feature researchers, lifeguards, emergency responders, policymakers, and indigenous/community leaders who share data-driven insights, real-world case studies, and hands-on programs for safer oceans, rivers, and pools. A recurring thread is the translation of complex safety concepts into clear, actionable messaging for families, educators, and frontline responders, with a strong emphasis on cross-cultural learning, collaboration across agencies, and locally grounded initiatives. Noteworthy are the globally informed but locally actionable discussi... more

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Recent guests on Deep Dive Into Water Safety include:

1. David Samuel
2. Tia Samuel
3. Robin Baird
4. Dr. Hanna Van Waart
5. Alissa Magrum
6. Dr. Justin Sempsrott
7. Ralph Goto
8. Mark Haimona

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