Oceans cover three-quarters of the Earth, yet only 20% of the seafloor has yet been mapped. The race to understand these depths could further scientific understanding, but also lead to ...

The oceans cover over 70% of the Earth’s surface. The marine ecosystem is the largest and most abundant in the world. But most of the ocean is permanently dark and incredibly difficult to observe. As ...

Seabed 2030 aims to map the entirety of the ocean floor by 2030, but is it a possible endeavour – and what have they found so far?

Cartographer Robert Szucs uses satellite data to make stunning art that shows which oceans waterways empty into Shi En Kim - Reporter Ocean drainage basins of the ...

Until the 1950s, scientists didn't have a clear understanding of what the seafloor looked like. Geologist Marie Tharp turned years of data into easily digestible maps. She also discovered the ...

You can listen to our podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify each week. Follow this link if you're listening on Apple News. This week, we chat with journalist Laura Trethewey, author of The Deepest Map ...

Discover the beauty of the underwater world with wildlife photographer Todd Gustafson. With wildlife photographer Todd Gustafson, discover the beauty of the underwater world, as Jane Goodall and Todd ...

World Oceans Day, on June 8, is a time to recognize how the ocean supports humans and protects our warming planet. Oceans cover roughly 70% of the planet and affect everyone on Earth, regardless of ...

Looking at Google Maps, it may seem as if every last corner of the planet has already been subjected to topographical surveys. But what lies beneath the ocean surface remains largely hidden from the ...