You don't send your kid to sleep over at Michael Jackson's house unless you're looking to rob him in court. So why should you send your kids (or yourselves) to the beach without arming them with knowledge on the number one beach killer? Over 80 percent of all beach rescues are related to rip currents, experts say. Is this any reason to avoid the beach? Not at all. Read on.

What is a Rip Current and why should I care?

Our mission at Fatal Fluid is to educate you and give you the tools you need to survive in the water. That is it. If you become a water ninja along the way, then it's a bonus. As any responsible educator should do, it's important to inform you of various dangers that accompany water training. This is one such article.

What is it?