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Coloration of the water. >> reporter: to give you a better visual when scientists study the movement of the ocean they pour a harmless dye into it. spotting a rip current is half the battle. in case you get caught in one we'll show you a few tips. >> ready to get in the water? >> sounds good. let's go. >> reporter: now getting into the water was a little tough on this strong surf day but once we got out there i learned the top three tips. >> first tip and most important is you always want to remain calm. do not panic. a rip current will not pull you under water it will only pull you out furthe...

Occurred because of swimmers being caught up in rip currents. it shouldn't stop me from having fun in the sun. >> a rip current is a flow of water from the shore line into the ocean past the breaking waves and out past the breaking sea. >> there are ways to spot one with the naked eye. >> this white foam on the top of the ocean, water here leading out is somewhat of a rip current and you can visually see the discoloration. >> when scientists study the movement of the ocean, they often pour a harmless dye into it to trace the patterns of rip currents. spotting a rip current is half the battle. ...