What is bathymetry?
From NOAA The term “bathymetry” originally referred to the ocean’s depth relative to sea level, […]
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What is “seaspeak”?
From NOAA Seaspeak is the official language of navigators the world over. Have you ever […]
How is bathymetric data used?
From NOAA Accurate bathymetry is the foundation for much of ocean science and policy. Bathymetric […]
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 […]
Why do ships use “port” and “starboard” instead of “left” and “right”?
Unlike left and right, “port” and “starboard” refer to fixed locations on a vessel. Since […]
What does a geodesist do?
Geodesists measure and monitor the Earth to determine the exact coordinates of any point. Using […]
What is aquaculture?
Aquaculture is the breeding, rearing, and harvesting of fish, shellfish, plants, algae and other organisms […]
What does an oceanographer do?
An oceanographer studies the ocean. Oceanography covers a wide range of topics, including marine life and […]
What is hydrography?
Hydrography is the science that measures and describes the physical features of bodies of water. […]
What is marine biogeography?
Marine biogeography is the study of marine species, the geographic distribution of their habitats, and […]