Underwater Hypoxic Blackout Prevention

10/05/2026

We were proud to join the YMCA of South Florida for its 10th Anniversary Beach Ball Gala!

The YMCA of South Florida continues to be a leader in aquatic safety, making meaningful investments in education, training and prevention that are helping keep swimmers safer and save lives throughout the communities they serve.

We are especially grateful for their commitment to preventing underwater hypoxic blackout, from educating their aquatics teams to placing prevention messaging throughout their facilities. Seeing UHBP represented at the Beach Ball was a wonderful reminder of what strong partnerships can accomplish.

Thank you to CEO Sheryl Woods, Aimee Fretwell, Kyle Kamman and the entire YMCA of South Florida team for your leadership. What you're doing in South Florida is setting an example for aquatic organizations across the country, and we are proud to partner with you in this important work.



YMCA of South Florida Milner

10/02/2026

Thank you for the great article about this special project.

The living reef features a likeness of Price, his dogs and personal mementos, honoring him more than two years after he disappeared while diving.

09/18/2026

UHBP is in New Orleans for YMCA General Assembly 2026!

Come see us at Booth 3031 to learn how your YMCA can help prevent Underwater Hypoxic Blackout and strengthen water safety at your facility.

Stop by to:

• Learn simple steps your facility can take to prevent UHB

• Get an exclusive YMCA discount on our 1-hour online UHB Prevention Certification

• Register to win a UHBP swag bag featuring a Turtlebox Ranger

We’re excited to connect with YMCA leaders from across the country and help bring UHB prevention education to more facilities, staff, and swimmers.

Find us at Booth 3031!

Rhonda Milner Dusty Milner Tom McMahon Britt Jackson The Y

09/14/2026

A beautiful tribute to a life deeply connected to the ocean.

More than two years after Virgil Price III disappeared during a freedive, his family now has a permanent place to honor him. Last Friday a beautiful six-ton memorial reef, created in Virgil’s image, was placed off the coast of Palm Beach County, where it will provide both a lasting tribute and new habitat for marine life.

UHBP has been honored to support his mother, Kate, sister Brit, and family as they have turned unimaginable loss into a commitment to education and prevention.

We are grateful to WPTV for continuing to share Virgil’s story, and we hope his legacy helps protect others for years to come.

More than two years after West Palm Beach native Virgil Price III disappeared during a freedive and never resurfaced on Mother's Day morning, his family finally has a place to visit, remember him and find a measure of peace.

08/21/2026

👀 Spotted at moreyspiers
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This is what diligence in water safety looks like!
Thank you for adding this step of protection and safety for your guests! Lives will be saved!

Moreys Piers (Official)

08/17/2026

The death of former NC State swimmer and assistant coach Jack Roney should serve as a wake-up call for the entire swimming community.

The UHBP Board of Directors is calling on leaders across competitive swimming and aquatics to examine how underwater hypoxic blackout is taught and what more must be done to protect swimmers.

Jack was an accomplished Division I athlete and coach. Yet his death while practicing extended underwater breath-holding exposes a critical gap between the safety information that exists and what swimmers and coaches actually know.

Awareness alone is not enough.
Education must reach the pool deck.

We urge swimmers, coaches, aquatic professionals, and facilities to educate themselves NOW.

UHB prevention training and certification are available through UHBP for both individuals and facilities.

Read our full statement and learn how you can help prevent another tragedy:
https://underwaterhypoxicblackout.org/jack-roney-underwater-hypoxic-blackout/

07/30/2026

Thank you to the great team at for having us on last week to talk about "Take a Breath, Seth!" and remind everyone about World Drowning Prevention Day!

07/30/2026

Spotted poolside at a Hilton/Wynn resort in Vegas!

Bullet Point #5:
"Intentional hyperventilation or extended breath holding activities are dangerous and prohibited."

The word is spreading!!

07/27/2026

What does it mean to join the UHBP Legacy Circle?
It means choosing how you would like to stay connected to the mission.

You may choose to:

• Receive foundation updates
• Support an initiative that matters to you
• Serve as an ambassador in your community
• Attend future Legacy Circle events
• Help keep your loved one’s memory and story at the center of prevention

There is no single way to participate. The brief form allows you to tell us what feels meaningful and appropriate for your family.

Link to join in comments.

07/27/2026

Many times we are approached to discuss how underwater hypoxic blackout has been likened to "Dry Drowning". Please watch this great GMA segment on how "Dry Drowning" has been debunked.

Dr. Ayala Wegman, a pediatrician at Hassenfeld Children's Hospital at NYU Langone, breaks down what "dry drowning" is and what the risks are.