MARGAO, April 3 -- Team Herald

To enhance beach safety, Drishti Marine, the state government-appointed lifesaving agency, is in the process of demarcating 65 swim zones (SZs) along Goa's popular beaches, with 40 already in place across 10 beaches. One such beach is Colva while the others include the Calangute, Baga, Arambol and Colva stretches. The State will feature 100+ swim zones during peak season.

The initiative aims to create clearly designated swimming areas, reducing risks posed by strong currents, streamline movement of water sports vehicles and for better vigilance and monitoring of swimmers.

Swim zones have been set up at ten beaches: Arambol, Morjim, Baga, Calangute, Miramar, Baina, Bogmalo, Colva, Baga-2 and Ashvem. Each z...