Freshwater East really only comes to life the dead of winter when big swells pound the coastline and other spots are too big to surf. It also has some shelter from strong south westerly winds.

Nearly 23,000 freshwater species studied are facing a multitude of threats. Nearly a quarter of the world's freshwater species are at risk of extinction, according to new research. A detailed ...

But if you're not near the salty ocean, you might opt for swimming in a freshwater stream, river, lake or pool. These freshwater swimming holes are great, but they come with a hidden danger.