Checking out binoculars

I've been thinking about getting a pair of binoculars for a very long time, they would come in really handy with the sea views we have around here. I really know nothing about them though and have only used them on a few occasions. May have to start researching them may start with checking out these ncstar binoculars, no beter place to start I think. I can see it now, checking out the goings on on some of the islands we have around here.