Articles related to "Marine Safety"
Alaska Ocean Observing System AOOS
Boaters can look forward to having valuable oceanographic data available to them from multiple sources, in real-time on a single website. It is called AOOS.
• aoos
• alaska ocean observing system
• ocean weather forecast
• marine ecosystems
• marine safety
Beaufort Wind Force Scale
The Beaufort Force scale provides mariners with a useful tool for estimating both wind speed and anticipated sea state in universally understood terms.
• beaufort scale
• storm front
• francis beaufort
• sea state
• marine weather
Damage Control for Boaters
Take time to assemble a damage control kit for your vessel. Be prepared for unforeseen events on the water!
• damage control
• uncontrolled flooding
• marine safety
• boating safety
• damage control kit
Hurricane Guide for Mariners
Understanding hurricanes and tropical cyclones is important to boaters on the Gulf and Atlantic coasts and this knowledge will contribute to boating safety
• marine safety
• hurricane
• hurricane categories
• saffir-simpson hurricane scale
• sshs
AMSEA's Steps for Outdoor Survival
Mariners and outdoor enthusiasts should be prepared and AMSEA has some good suggestions on how you can do this
• alaska marine safety education association
• amsea
• cold water safety
• boating safety
• emergency signals
Coast Guard Makes a Million Saves
The United States Coast Guard has reached a remarkable public service milestone. The service has rescued more than one million people since it's inception in 1790.
• a million lives saved
• coast guard rescues
• rescue milestone
• significant rescue events
• homeland security
Spotted Eagle Stingrays
Stingray attacks leave lingering questions regarding the behavior and habitats of these graceful but often deadly creatures.
• spotted eagle stingray
• eagle stinray
• eagle stingrays
• spotted eagle stingrays
• stingray attack