Oceans cover three-quarters of the Earth, yet only 20% of the seafloor has yet been mapped. But Seabed 2030, a joint project ...

Scientists have mapped less than 30% of the world's seafloor. Experts say that getting that number up to 100% would improve everything from tsunami warnings to the Internet and renewable energy.

Taken from the International Space Station by an astronaut, this is a view of Lake Van off Turkey, the largest soda lake on Earth. This region is prone to major earthquakes because of movement from ...

More accurate maps of the ocean floor are crucial for a range of seafaring activities, including navigation and laying underwater communications cables. “Seafloor mapping is key in both established ...

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 ...

Bizarre creatures like vampire squid and blobfish make their home in the dark, cold, depths of the deep sea, but most of this watery realm remains a complete mystery. That's because humans have seen ...

A collaborative research team led by University of Tasmania scientists has returned from a major 54-day voyage on CSIRO ...

One offshore wind developer will begin mapping the seafloor off the coast of San Luis Obispo County this week. Golden State Wind is one of three corporations that holds a lease to build floating wind ...

One offshore wind developer has been granted a permit to map the seafloor in state waters near Morro Bay. On Friday, the California Coastal Commission voted 10-1 to approve a permit for Atlas Wind to ...

It’s been about 50 years since researchers first discovered fresh water deep below the ocean floor. But the undersea aquifer ...

NOAA explorers discovered a massive underwater mountain near Palau using sonar mapping during ocean exploration cruise.

Scientists have mapped less than 25% of the world's seafloor. Experts say that getting that number up to 100% would improve everything from... Why mapping the entire seafloor is a daunting task, but ...