How did the Pacific Ocean get its name?
From NOAA In 1519, Portuguese navigator Ferdinand Magellan, in the employ of Spain, began a […]
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What is the difference between weather and climate?
From NOAA We hear about weather and climate all of the time. Most of us […]
What is the geoid?
From NOAA While we often think of the earth as a sphere, our planet is […]
What is a datum?
From NOAA A geodetic datum is an abstract coordinate system with a reference surface (such […]
What is a perigean spring tide?
From NOAA What is a perigean spring tide? A perigean spring tide occurs when […]
What is the difference between a nautical mile and a knot?
From NOAA A nautical mile measures distance and a knot measures speed. A nautical mile […]
What is bathymetry?
From NOAA The term “bathymetry” originally referred to the ocean’s depth relative to sea level, […]
What is the Mariner’s 1-2-3 Rule?
From NOAA The Mariner’s 1-2-3 Rule is the guideline mariners follow to keep out of […]
What is “seaspeak”?
From NOAA Seaspeak is the official language of navigators the world over. Have you ever […]
What are High Seas Forecasts?
From NOAA NOAA’s High Seas Forecasts are weather forecasts and data transmitted around the world […]