KI (potassium iodide) is a salt of stable (not radioactive) iodine that can help block radioactive iodine from being absorbed by the thyroid gland, thus protecting this gland from radiation injury. The thyroid gland is the part of the body that is most sensitive to radioactive iodine.
The pier will soon become the Gulf of Mexico's longest, surpassing the 1,540-foot pier opened in July at Gulf State Park.
The Ocean Beach Pier is the longest pier in San Diego County at 1,971 feet. Itâs a great place to fish and sight-see. Thereâs a stocked bait and tackle store and the Ocean Beach Pier CafÃ© offers good chow all day long.