To date, the Josh Project has helped more than 1, 000 children learn how to swim.

CNN: Swim lessons help minority children break cycle

Harvey's final rule is the most important: learn how to swim.

CNN: Water safety expert: 'Drowning doesn't just happen'

"It might surprise some to learn that a species so well adapted to living around water actually needs to be taught how to swim, but that's exactly what happens, " he said.

BBC: The baby giant otters

Also, if parents can't swim, their children are far less likely to learn how, according to a recent study conducted by the University of Memphis.

CNN: Swim lessons help minority children break cycle