In this chapter we will see the most important information provided by the Pilot Charts (prevailing winds and currents, wave height, data on storms, cyclones and hurricanes, ice limits, etc.), which is very useful for the ocean navigator.
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The marine ecosystem is seriously damaged. In this interview, with the help of Theresa Zabell, president of the ECOMAR Foundation, we will learn how this foundation came about, its main activities and projects, and the importance of education and awareness for the care of our seas and oceans.
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Observing pressure to predict weather on board. Units of pressure measurement, the barometer, the barometric tide, how to measure pressure trends with a barometer, weather forecasting with a barometer, and considerations regarding wind speed and pressure trends.
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Laura Madrueño is passionate about the sea, diving, conservation of the oceans and its fauna. She is part of “We are water films” and in JUN-21 she publishes her book “Somos agua”. In this exciting interview she shares with us her experiences as a diver, the damage being done to the oceans, and the urgent need for solutions.
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First chapter of the online book “Meteorology and Oceanography for Sailors”. Description of the composition and layers of the atmosphere (Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere and Exosphere). General concepts of interest to understand marine meteorology and oceanography.
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