Water Safety
What colour flags indicate an area is safest for swimming?
Red and Yellow
if someone is unconscious and breathing what position should you place them in?
Recovery position.
What is the term for the movement of sand and sediment from coastal areas due to waves, tides, rain and wind?
Erosion
Which one of these fish is NOT commonly found in Lake Macquarie?
Bream, Barramundi, Flathead, Tailor
Barramundi
What should you do before jumping into any body of water?
Check the depth and for submerged hazards.
A term for junior surf lifesavers
Nippers
What are the three most important steps when applying first aid to a minor cut or graze?
Clean the wound, apply pressure, wrap or cover.
What is a strategy commonly used in NSW to protect rivermouths, bays and harbours from waves?
Breakwalls
What is a 'bag limit' in NSW for specific fish species?
The maximum amount of a particular fish species a person can have in their possession at any given time.
What is the most common form of marine sting in Australia and how do you treat it?
Blue bottle. Treat with hot water.
A lifejacket may also be called a P.F.D, what does this stand for?
Personal Flotation Device
What does CPR stand for?
Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation
Beach nourishment uses plants to stabilise dunes and minimise erosion.
I am a species of shark which can be found in both saltwater and freshwater environments
Bull Shark
Name TWO poisonous marine organisms you should consider when exploring coastal rock pools.
Blue-ringed octopus, Stonefish
What is the safest way to enter water from a wharf or Jetty?
lower yourself in feet first
Which condition requires immediate professional medical assistance? Heat stroke or Heat exhaustion?
Heat stroke.
What suburb in the Newcastle region is facing significant challenges such as risk to buildings due to beach erosion?
Stockton
List two strategies to minimise risk of encountering a shark whilst swimming?
•Swim in designated swimming areas where shark nets or patrols may be in place.
•Avoid swimming alone, especially at dawn, dusk, or night when sharks are more active.
•Stay in groups when swimming or boating.
•Avoid swimming near large schools or ‘bait balls’ of fish.
What does AED stand for?
Automatic External Defibrillator
What is the primary danger of a rip current and what should you do if caught in one?
Being swept out towards sea. Relax, float to save energy or swim parralel to the shore out of the rip.
What is the ratio of breath to compressions when performing CPR? How many compressions should you aim to achieve per minute?
2 breaths for every 30 compressions. 100 compressions a minute.
What is a potential negative consequence of using seawalls to protect coastal areas?
increased erosion in other areas, refraction of waves in large swells, removal of sand in front of seawalls.
Who is the only year 8 Marine student to catch a fish so far this term
Milla
•The person revives and starts breathing again on their own.
•Medical help, such as ambulance paramedics, arrives to take over.
•The person performing the CPR is forced to stop from physical exhaustion.