The Albatross: Master of the Open Ocean Few creatures are as closely associated with the mystery and romance of the...
Weight Distribution
The Importance of Weight Distribution on Marine Vessels One of the most important aspects of safe boating is something that...
Marine Birds
Marine Birds and Ancient Mariners: The Seabirds That Guided Sailors Across the Oceans Long before GPS, radar, satellite imagery, and...
Pacific Hurricanes
Pacific Hurricanes: What Makes Them Unique? When people think of hurricanes, they often picture powerful storms striking the Caribbean, Florida,...
The Seawall Paradox
The Seawall Paradox: Protecting the Coast by Losing the Beach Along coastlines around the world, the battle between the ocean...
Beware of Squalls
Sudden Squalls: When Calm Seas Turn Dangerous The ocean can change its mood in a matter of minutes. A sunny...
Fata Morgana
Fata Morgana: The Mysterious Mirage of the Sea For centuries, sailors have looked across the horizon and seen things that...
Rock Revetments
Nautical Rock Revetments: Protecting the Coastline Nautical Rock Revetments: Protecting the Coastline Along coastlines, harbors, rivers, and waterfronts, the battle...
Coastal Erosion
Coastal Erosion and the Nautical World Coastal Erosion and the Nautical World The coastline may appear permanent, but it is...
Captain Hook
Captain Hook: The Pirate Captain of Neverland Captain Hook: The Pirate Captain of Neverland Few fictional pirates are as recognizable...