Blue water is back in Galveston, ways swimmers can stay safe

GALVESTON, Texas - The blue water is visible once again on Galveston beaches, which means tourists are flocking to the island for their peak.

FOX 26 News photojournalist Darlene Janik Faires learns why the trending phenomenon is not that unusual and what is causing the Gulf of Mexico to change colors, and well as ways swimmers can stay safe while at the beach.