👉 Buoys are artificial objects that are used to mark the boundaries of a waterway or other navigable body of water. They are typically made of material such as plastic or metal and are placed at strategic locations along the edge of the waterway, either on the shoreline or in shallow waters. The purpose of buoys is to help navigation vessels navigate through the waterway safely and efficiently. Buoyancy allows them to remain submerged for extended periods of time, which can be critical if a
