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Buoys and markersQuestion 510 of 566

Which special buoy collects weather and other science data?

  1. A scientific (ODAS) buoy
  2. An information buoy
  3. A cautionary buoy
  4. An anchorage buoy
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Correct answer: A scientific (ODAS) buoy

An ocean data acquisition system buoy gathers weather and science data.

Source: Safe Boating Guide (TP 511E, 2026), Cardinal Buoys and Special Buoys, page 65

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