indicates a mooring buoy
Danger
A white buoy with a blue horizontal band indicates a mooring buoy. In many states, this is the only type of buoy to which a vessel may be tied legally.
The yellow buoy is a warning that indicates underwater pipes or shoals. Boats need to stay clear of yellow buoys.
A white buoy with an orange marking most likely indicates that you should proceed through the area with caution. The buoy often marks rapids, rocks, or sandbars.
It indicates an underwater obstruction. Do not pass between that buoy and the shore.
It is a mid-channel marker. You can pass to either side, traffic permitting. It is also called a "safe water" buoy because it indicates no obstruction.
Dual purpose means that the breed or type of cattle can be used for milking or raising beef cattle.
A control buoy indicates speed limits, wash restrictions, etc. It has an orange circle
A white buoy with an orange marking most likely indicates that you should proceed through the area with caution. The buoy often marks rapids, rocks, or sandbars.
Dual purpose means that the breed or type of cattle can be used for milking or raising beef cattle.
A diamond on a regulatory buoy indicates danger or warning. If the diamond is crossed, it indicates any area that you should not enter. It may be a swimming area (which would be a "do not enter" area for boats), rapids, or some other danger. If the diamond is open, it's a warning buoy. It may indicate the presence of a rock, dam, wreck or other danger. Usually, the danger present is indicated under the diamond.