A nautical chart is a map of the sea. Just as a map helps us navigate on land, a nautical chart helps those traveling on the ocean get where they’re going safely and efficiently.
How do we make nautical charts?
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Billions of Nanoparticles Accumulate in Marine Organisms Within Six Hours
Study is the first to quantify the uptake of nanoparticles at predicted environmentally relevant conditions.
Prescribed Burning Not as Damaging as Previously Thought
New research by the University has found that prescribed burning, a controversial technique where fires are intentionally used to manage vegetation, is not as damaging to peat growth as previously thought if carried out on a sensible rotation, and can produce several positive outcomes.
Saltier Waterways are Creating Dangerous “Chemical Cocktails”
New UMD-led research highlights the need for better regulation and pollution management strategies.
Global Warming Increases Frost Damage on Trees in Central Europe
Global warming increases frost damage on trees in large areas of Central Europe, according to a new Finnish-Chinese study by researchers from the University of Eastern Finland, the Chinese Academy of Science and Zhejiang A&F University.
Utility Customers Overestimate Cost Savings With Energy-Conservation Plans
When deciding whether to participate in programs designed to conserve energy during peak hours, consumers appear to rely more on their intuition about how much money they’re saving rather than on proof their bills are smaller, a new study has found.
