Are you SeaSmart?

During the school holidays, and in particular in hot weather, increasing numbers of children put themselves at risk of drowning. In 2002 167 people drowned in rivers or streams and 87 people drowned in the sea. To keep yourself safe, when you are in, on or beside water.

- Spot the dangers

- Always go with a friend

- Find and read the safety signs and flags

- Emergency! Stick your hand up and shout, tell a lifeguard or dial 999 for the Coastguard.

Click on the links below to find out more:

• Do you know how to stay safe at the seaside?
  Click here to find out more about the SAFE code and what flags and signs mean on the beach.
  
• Find out the facts about water safety by clicking here.
  
• Click here to learn more about being SeaSmart.
  
• Test your water safety knowledge and try out the Water Wise Quiz.
  
• Do you know what to do in a drowning accident?
  Try the BBC's interactive test, which puts you virtually at a drowning accident.