What are buoys?

Buoy is like a helper that floats on water to give information or help boats.

Imagine you're playing with a toy boat in a bathtub. Sometimes it’s hard to see where the deep parts of the bath are, right? That's when buoys come in handy! A buoy is like a floating signpost, it helps people know how deep the water is, or if there's something interesting below the surface.

Think of a buoy as a friendly helper that never gets tired. It floats on top of the water and stays put, even when waves hit it. Some buoys have lights on them so boats can see them at night, like having a glowing friend to guide you home.

Sometimes, buoys are connected to ropes or chains that go down to the bottom of the sea. These help measure how deep the water is, just like how your toy boat might sink lower in deeper parts of the bathtub.

Buoy helps sailors and swimmers stay safe, it's like having a floating friend who always knows what’s going on under the surface!