Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW) is defined as the average of the lower low tides; depths on most coastal charts are referenced to this datum. What does MLLW represent?

• A. Mean Lower Low Water; depths on most coastal charts are referenced to this datum.
• B. Mean Low Water; depths are referenced to this datum.
• C. Mean Sea Level; depths are referenced to this datum.
• D. Lowest observed tide; used for depth margins.

Answer: (A)