Kids Guide to Ocean and Marine Wildlife Conservation
Dolphins leap gracefully out of the ocean beneath the setting sun. Baby sea turtles run across the sand to the water. Seals glide playfully through the water. The ocean is one of our most incredible resources....
Resources and Apps for Fish Identification
Every day people go out in boats for a day of diving, swimming, snorkeling, and fishing. No matter what recreational activity someone undertakes on the water at some point the creatures that live in the water are going to make an appearance ....
WORLD GEOGRAPHY: OCEANS AND CONTINENTS
Geography is the study of the surface of the Earth. Natural formations like oceans, mountains, rivers, deserts, lakes, islands, and continents are all part of geography. However, geography also includes learning ....
A KID'S GUIDE TO SYMBIOTIC RELATIONSHIPS OF THE SEA
Symbiotic relationships are interactions between two different types of living things or organisms. When two different organisms interact with one another over ....
BOAT OWNERSHIP 101: A COMPLETE GUIDE FOR FIRST-TIME BOAT OWNERS
Buying a new boat is so exciting! It's also a little overwhelming. New owners have to decide where their boat will be stored, what accessories they need to stock on their boat, and make a plan for maintaining their new boat....
SAILING TO VALHALLA: VIKING SHIP AND BOAT HISTORY
The Viking Age lasted from about 790 C.E. through 1100 C.E. and was largely known due to the Vikings' seafaring innovations. Scandinavians built their ships...
CLEAN YOUR BOAT: LEARN ABOUT INVASIVE SPECIES
Native wildlife is threatened by invading species. It's estimated that more than 40% of species threatened with extinction are endangered by invasive species. Invasive species also pose risks to...
A GUIDE TO RACING SAILBOATS
Sailboat racing has been around since the 17th century. Racing yachts is a sport that requires sailors to be exceptionally skilled at controlling the...
BASIC SAFETY TIPS FOR BOATING AND KAYAKING
Sailing off on your boat or kayak might sound like a peaceful adventure. However, it's wise to take basic precautions so you not only enjoy your excursion but......
THE SAILOR'S GUIDE TO KNOT-TYING
Before heading out onto the water with your sailboat, it's important to know some basic boat knots to ensure a safer ride across the waves. Learning......
A KID'S GUIDE TO SAILING BOATS
People of all ages enjoy sailing. After all, it's a great chance to get out on the water with family and friends. Some parents start bringing ......
BOATS AND SHIPS OF THE BRONZE AGE
During the Bronze Age, boating technology advanced rapidly, and these advances had a big impact on world history. Boats were sturdier and more efficient......
OCEAN EXPLORATION: LEARN ABOUT MARINE ANIMALS
Marine animals live in water-filled places all over the world. These animals have adapted in different ways so that they can live at different depths......
OCEANS OF THE WORLD
Oceans cover more than 70% of the world's surface and hold 97% of all water on the planet. People who study oceans, called oceanographers.......
AHOY, MATEY! A LOOK AT THE WORLD'S MOST FAMOUS PIRATE SHIPS
When you hear the word "pirate," you likely picture a rogue character commanding a rough-looking ship on the high seas. Capt. Jack Sparrow may be.......
