Category: Commentary

Shellfish Information Shellfish: An Overview Shellfish are aquatic animals that have shells or hard exoskeletons. They are found in both saltwater and freshwater environments. There... Read More

The Nautical Star: History & Meaning The Nautical Star: History & Meaning Origins The nautical star is inspired by the North Star (Polaris), which sailors... Read More

How Has Nautical Exploration Enhanced Cartography? Nautical exploration has had a profound impact on the advancement of cartography (mapmaking), particularly in the following ways: 1.... Read More

Sure! Here’s the same HTML content with all the emoji/icons removed: “`html Ecological Role of Sea Cucumbers Sea Cucumbers: The Unsung Heroes of the Ocean... Read More

Ecological Benefits of Oysters Ecological Benefits of Oysters to the Nautical Environment 1. Water Filtration Champions Oysters are filter feeders, meaning they clean the water... Read More

Red Tides Explained Red Tides Explained What causes red tides? Excess nutrients in the water (like nitrogen and phosphorus from agricultural runoff or sewage) can... Read More

Ancient Egyptian Contributions to Nautical Technology Ancient Egyptian Contributions to Nautical Technology 1. Development of Early Boats The Egyptians were among the first to build... Read More

The Nautical Jib The jib is a triangular sail set ahead of the main mast on a sailing vessel. It is typically attached to a... Read More

Importance of Bottom Cleaning on Boats 1. Improves Speed & Fuel Efficiency Over time, marine growth like algae, barnacles, and slime builds up on the... Read More

Roles of Balloons in the Nautical World Balloons have played various roles in the nautical world, both historically and in modern times: Weather Balloons: Used... Read More

Dangers of Subsea Volcanoes to Mariners Subsea volcanoes, also known as submarine volcanoes, pose significant dangers to mariners. While many remain hidden beneath the ocean’s... Read More