Posts by chloe cross


Can fish breathe air?
Chloe Cross, Swim Guide Editor

Posted: October 24, 2024

Can fish breathe air?


The difference between soft and hard engineering
Chloe Cross, Swim Guide Editor

Posted: June 8, 2023

There are two types of coastal management techniques, hard engineering, and soft engineering. We explain the difference and highlight the main types below.


How Long Can Mammals Hold Their Breath Underwater?
Chloe Cross, Swim Guide Editor

Posted: June 8, 2023

Have you ever wondered why whales and dolphins have to come to the surface to breathe? Unlike fish, whales and dolphins can’t breathe underwater. In fact, they are more like humans than fish when it comes to breathing. Both of these aquatic mammals have lungs for breathing air (which they do through what it is commonly known as a blowhole). Despite this inability to breathe underwater, these mammals, along with many others, are capable of holding their breath underwater for long periods of time.


Protect your health with the 48-hour rule
Chloe Cross, Swim Guide Editor

Posted: June 7, 2023

In most cities, this simple rule could save your life. We call it the 48-hour rule, and it goes like this: In order to protect your health against recreational water illnesses, avoid contact with the water for at least 48-hours after a significant rain event.Think that sounds harsh?Some places suggest waiting up to 72 hours.


3 reasons you should shower before and after swimming
Chloe Cross, Swim Guide Editor

Posted: June 7, 2023

Have you ever bolted through the mandatory pool showers? Skipped the rinse-off area before you hit the beach? You’re not alone. More than 40% of people don’t shower before going swimming.

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