In a revolutionary advancement in oceanography, scientists have created one of the most detailed maps of the ocean floor to date. The map, compiled using high-resolution data from the SWOT satellite, ...

You've heard the well-worn saying — that we know more about outer space than we do about parts of the ocean floor. With the help of a powerful satellite called SWOT, that might be changing. The ...

Imaging the structure of the deep seafloor is critical to understanding the biology and ecology of the largest living space on our planet. But to date, only about 20% of the ocean floor has been ...

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 ...

Researchers have found new methods to make detailed maps of the sea floor. The maps will make it possible to spot and protect sensitive marine habitats, ensure safe navigation for ships and keep ...

Recent research suggests chunks of Zealandia, an eighth continent that disappeared under the Pacific Ocean, might be 1.3 billion years old.

American defense company Northrop Grumman has been awarded a $24.9-million cost-plus-fixed-fee contract for a new research ...

Scientists have created a detailed map of the geology beneath Earth's southern hemisphere. They believe an ancient ocean floor may be wrapped around our planet's mysterious core. The new findings ...

Imagine, for a moment, what it would mean for this economy if we didn’t have maps: Transportation, trade, resource extraction, disaster mitigation — so much of what we do would be made more ...