We tend to forget the mental state of being around the ocean. The idea that it helps support mental clarity is not always talked about in comparison with the commercial and tourism aspect, but it is a form of wellness here.
There’s always going to be a risk involved in getting into the ocean because it’s a shark’s home. But I teach my family members that we have to learn how to respect sharks instead of fearing them.
I remember watching some of the reports during Dorian, and one man’s story has stayed with me. He literally watched his wife go under the water and he tried to save her, but he couldn’t.