What makes a chart or map historic?
From NOAA NOAA considers a historical map or chart any map or chart that is […]
February 2018
Do polar bears eat baby penguins?
By Valerie Clark You might think that cute little penguins are natural prey for polar […]
What is Storm Quicklook?
From NOAA NOAA’s Storm QuickLook Provides Near Real-Time Ocean and Meteorological Conditions During a Tropical […]
How is bathymetric data used?
From NOAA Accurate bathymetry is the foundation for much of ocean science and policy. Bathymetric […]
Where do penguins live?
By Valerie Clark You might think that cute little penguins are natural prey for polar […]
Why is it important to study tides?
From NOAA Scientists measure the times, heights, and extents of both the rise and […]
How long does it take to make a nautical chart?
From NOAA The time needed to make a new nautical chart depends on how many […]
What do you call a group of fish?
What do you call a group of fish? Fish (in general): a draft, nest, school, […]
BORED TO DEATH: rivers that kill
By Scott A. Rowan Yes, you can get bored to death. Don’t worry, however, you […]
What do the numbers mean on a nautical chart?
From NOAA Numbers on a nautical chart are depth measurements. Water depths are measured by […]