1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:00,000 2 00:00:04,230 --> 00:00:06,397 Marines , sailors , family members and 3 00:00:06,397 --> 00:00:08,530 friends . Okinawa is home to some of 4 00:00:08,530 --> 00:00:10,863 the most beautiful beaches in the world . 5 00:00:11,440 --> 00:00:13,610 However , Okinawa's waters have taken 6 00:00:13,610 --> 00:00:15,721 the lives of far too many in the last 7 00:00:15,721 --> 00:00:19,030 few years . It is critical that you 8 00:00:19,030 --> 00:00:21,197 understand the conditions of the water 9 00:00:21,197 --> 00:00:24,130 before entering . As water conditions 10 00:00:24,130 --> 00:00:26,040 in Okinawa change rapidly . Your 11 00:00:26,040 --> 00:00:27,870 ability to continuously assess 12 00:00:27,870 --> 00:00:30,840 conditions could save a life before 13 00:00:30,840 --> 00:00:32,951 participating in any water activity . 14 00:00:32,951 --> 00:00:34,618 It is vital that you wear the 15 00:00:34,618 --> 00:00:36,618 appropriate safety gear and bring a 16 00:00:36,618 --> 00:00:39,580 buddy . Let's make it our mission to 17 00:00:39,580 --> 00:00:41,480 have fun and stay safe .