It is this body fat that buoys you up and allows you to float in the water, since the density is so low. If you have a lot of body fat, it may be difficult to sink and dive to the bottom of a pool.

Ross MacLeod from the RNLI's Water Safety Team explains how to float in the water if you find yourself in danger. There has been a spike in deaths in rivers, lakes and seas in recent days. Float ...

Infants can learn to float in water to save their lives, experts say Updated: May. 24, 2010, 11:24 a.m. | Published: May. 24, 2010, 10:24 a.m. By Victoria Cumbow, The Huntsville Times ...

Here's what to do: Pour water into a cup until it is about 1/2-full. Predict whether a carrot slice will sink or float in the water. Place the carrot slice in the water. Did the carrot float or sink?