Category: Commentary

Coral

Coral: The Builders of Underwater Cities Coral: The Builders of Underwater Cities Coral reefs are among the most vibrant and biologically rich environments on Earth,... Read More

Mussels

Mussels: The Quiet Engineers of Coastal Waters Mussels: The Quiet Engineers of Coastal Waters Often found in clusters along rocky shores, piers, and harbor pilings,... Read More

Barnacles

Barnacles: The Persistent Hitchhikers of the Sea Barnacles: The Persistent Hitchhikers of the Sea Though small and often overlooked, barnacles are among the most successful... Read More

Poseidon

Poseidon: Lord of the Sea and Master of Storms Poseidon: Lord of the Sea and Master of Storms Among the gods of ancient mythology, few... Read More

Flat Earth

Early Explorers and the Fear the Earth Was Flat Early Explorers and the Fear the Earth Was Flat Before great voyages charted the world’s oceans... Read More

The Harmonica and the Sea

Sailors and the Harmonica: A Small Instrument with a Big Place at Sea Sailors and the Harmonica: A Small Instrument with a Big Place at... Read More

Burial at Sea

The Tradition of Burial at Sea The Tradition of Burial at Sea Burial at sea is one of the oldest maritime traditions, rooted in practicality,... Read More

A Nautical New Year

The old year slips beyond the wake, A fading light the waves retake, Its logbook closed, its course now run, As dawn breaks wide on... Read More

Shore Power

The Importance of Shore Power in Marinas and Harbors The Importance of Shore Power in Marinas and Harbors Shore power is one of the most... Read More

Access Control

The Importance of Access Control to Marinas and Harbors The Importance of Access Control to Marinas and Harbors Marinas and harbors are more than just... Read More

A Nautical Christmas

The harbor wears a silver sheen, Lights shimmer where the tide has been, Masts hum softly in the night, Rigging singing carols light. The moon... Read More