Tag: Commentary

Nautical Rigging

Nautical rigging refers to the complex system of ropes, cables, and chains employed to support and control the sails, masts, and spars of a ship... Read More

Kelp Restoration

Kelp restoration involves rehabilitating and protecting kelp forests, which are underwater ecosystems formed by large brown algae known as kelp. These forests are found in... Read More

Stingrays

Ocean stingrays are fascinating marine animals known for their flat, disc-shaped bodies and long, slender tails. They belong to the family Dasyatidae and are closely... Read More

Oxygen

The ocean plays a crucial role in producing oxygen for the planet. About 50% to 70% of the Earth’s oxygen is generated by marine organisms,... Read More

Nautical Exploration

Nautical exploration has spanned several significant eras, each marked by advancements in navigation, shipbuilding, and geographic discoveries. Here are the major eras: ### 1. **Ancient... Read More

The Bilge Pump

A bilge pump is a critical piece of equipment found on almost all boats, from small sailboats to large ships. It is used to remove... Read More

The humble ice machine

The invention of ice machines significantly revolutionized the fishing industry in several key ways: 1. **Preservation of Catch**: Before ice machines, fish had to be... Read More

Letter: Boating can be enjoyed by all in Ohio

Source: Letter: Boating can be enjoyed by all in Ohio | Crain’s Cleveland Business Read More

Buoyancy

Buoyancy is a fundamental concept in physics that explains why objects float or sink in a fluid (liquid or gas). The significance of buoyancy can... Read More

Latitude and longitude

Latitude and longitude are fundamental in the nautical world for several key reasons: ### 1. **Navigation and Positioning** – **Latitude** (measured in degrees north or... Read More

Hydroboarding

Hydroboarding, also known as hydrofoil boarding or foil boarding, is a water sport where a rider stands on a board equipped with a hydrofoil that... Read More