Next-generation water satellite maps seafloor from space
More accurate maps based on data from the SWOT mission can improve underwater navigation and result in greater knowledge of how heat and life move around the world's oceans.
Nasa's SWOT satellite unveils most detailed ocean floor map yet: Watch
More precise maps created using data from the SWOT mission can enhance underwater navigation and provide deeper insights into ...
Race to name creatures of the deep as mining interest grows
In the cold, lightless Pacific Ocean deep, the seabed is scattered with metal-rich rocks coveted by miners—and huge numbers ...
Deep dive, deep spies? Why China’s seabed mapping could be another headache for India
China is rapidly expanding its deep-sea exploration efforts, sending fleets of research vessels far beyond its shores. While ...
China Is Mapping the Seabed to Unlock a New Edge in Warfare
The rapid expansion of China’s ocean exploration offers Beijing valuable military intelligence as it expands its naval reach ...
Stanford Scientists Just Found a Missing Piece in Antarctica’s Ice Puzzle
Stanford researchers have integrated machine learning with high-resolution satellite and aerial observations to analyze the ...
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New Antarctica map may help better predict ice flow and climate impacts
A new detailed map of Antarctica is set to significantly improve predictions of how ice flows and melts in response to ...
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Race to name creatures of the deep as mining interest grows
This would map out a baseline for life in the abyssal ... said the test followed an CIA plot to recover a Russian nuclear submarine, using deep-sea mining as a cover story. The CIA leased a ...
What is Bedmap3?
In this week’s Science for All newsletter, Priyali Prakash explains what is Bedmap3, the most comprehensive map yet of the ...