Oct 21, 2013 · How much of the ocean has been explored? The ocean is vast, yet only a tiny fraction has been explored. Sometimes menacing, sometimes serene, there’s still so much to …

Aug 13, 2024 · Yet only slightly more than a quarter of the ocean has been mapped at high resolution and just a fraction of that has been visually surveyed and explored. Given this, can …

Only slightly more than 23% of the seafloor has been mapped in great detail, and even less has been explored with underwater cameras or submersibles. Mapping the seafloor is the first step …

Nov 15, 2021 · Nevertheless, so much of our ocean, the deep ocean in particular, remains unexplored. Exploration leads to discovery, and the first step in exploration is mapping.

The ocean exploration facts in this section provide short answers to common or intriguing ocean questions. The questions are organized in a series of categories; click on a category to learn …

Roughly two-thirds of these species, possibly more, have yet to be discovered or officially described. As we often say, we can’t manage or protect something that we don’t even know …

Feb 27, 2014 · Despite the fact that the ocean covers approximately 70% of Earth’s surface and plays a critical role in supporting life on our planet, from the air we breathe and the food we eat …

Jul 29, 2014 · The most-recent estimate of the average ocean depth of 3,682 meters (12,080 feet) was calculated in 2010 by scientists from NOAA and Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution …

In this feature, you'll learn how the ocean has evolved to become a defining and life-giving feature of our planet and why, despite its significance to all life on Earth, it remains largely unexplored.

Oct 29, 2012 · While each vehicle is unique in its application, they all work to connect people with the deep-ocean realm. Click each submersible for more information about its operation.