Tag: Commentary

Sea Cucumbers

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Oysters

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

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

The Ancient Egyptians

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 Jib

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

Bottom Cleaning

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

Balloons

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

Subsea Volcanos

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

Advantages of Catamarans

Advantages of Catamaran Boats on the Water Stability – Less rocking, reducing seasickness and increasing comfort. Speed – Faster than monohulls due to reduced drag.... Read More

Electrolysis

Nautical Electrolysis Also known as electrolytic corrosion or galvanic corrosion, nautical electrolysis is a process where metal parts of a vessel corrode due to electrical... Read More

Nautical Food Storage Through History Nautical food storage has evolved over centuries as seafarers sought ways to preserve food for long voyages. Here’s a look... Read More