Sandbars appear to protect beaches by causing increased breaking and dissipation of wave energy before the waves can attack the shoreline. What is the purpose of sand bars? In marine environments, they are formed in subtidal or intertidal zones. The … Continue reading →

A person with average fitness and weight could tread water up to 4 hours without a lifejacket or up to 10 hours if they are really fit. If the person’s body form is favourable, they could survive longer by floating … Continue reading →

As reported by Discovery Channel, the first significant discovery was that sharks hate the smell of rotting shark carcasses and quickly swim away from the scent. What smell keeps sharks away? The ‘smell of death‘ has been proven to be … Continue reading →

Raw shrimp is a translucent gray (raw frozen shrimp is gray as well). When it’s cooked, it should be an opaque white with some pink and bright red accents. This is the best indicator of whether or not shrimp is … Continue reading →

How do you keep sandworms? First, they must be refrigerated but protected from freezing. Some areas of your home refrigerator may be cold enough to damage the worms, so keep the boxes of worms in the refrigerator but not near … Continue reading →

Fat is less dense than muscle so thin and/or muscular people are denser than people with more body fat and so can have more trouble floating. Your lungs are effectively air bags which act as natural flotation aids so people … Continue reading →

“Bump and bite” attacks are characterized by the shark initially circling and often bumping the victim prior to the actual attack. “Sneak” attacks differ in having the strike occur without warning. Why do sharks bump before attacking? In a “hit-and-run” … Continue reading →

It is possible to drown (that is experience asphyxiation due to inhalation of water) in very shallow water indeed. A common figure I hear thrown about in the aquatics industry is 2 centimetres— rather less than an inch. All it … Continue reading →

How do you hold a perch? Simply place your hand near the head of the perch with your palm just above the dorsal fin. Then slide your hand down and grasp the perch gently but firmly. These actions will fold … Continue reading →

The best way to catch whiting in the surf is to use a pompano rig with either shrimp or sand fleas as bait. During the higher parts of the tide keep the bait close to shore and during lower parts … Continue reading →

Knowing your environment is the best way to prevent running aground. Don’t put the boat in reverse. Instead, stop the engine and lift the outdrive. Shift the weight to the area farthest away from the point of impact. What is … Continue reading →

The loss of human life. The environmental impact of oil spills, especially where large tanker ships are involved. Financial consequences to local communities close to the accident. The financial consequences to shipowners, due to ship loss or penalties. What should … Continue reading →

HELP – Heat Escape Lessening Posture: When you are alone, this position protects the body’s three major areas of heat loss (groin, head/neck, and rib cage/armpits). Wearing a PFD allows you to draw your knees to your chest and your … Continue reading →

What is the best live bait for cobia? Another important thing that every Cobia fisherman needs to know is the proper live bait for Cobia. There are many different live baits that can be used but the best we believe … Continue reading →

Octopus Catfish Hooks Another great live bait option, the octopus hook was at first intended for other sea creatures, but works perfectly for channel and flathead catfish. The octopus hook design is a good, smaller choice for live bait. What … Continue reading →