Safe the Ocean
The Great Unknown: How much of the world's oceans has actually been explored?
1. Topography: About 29% Mapped
When it comes to mapping the basic shape of the seafloor using sonar, science is making rapid progress thanks to international initiatives such as Seabed 2030. According to current data, just under 28.7 percent of the world’s seafloor has been topographically mapped to modern standards. This means that more than 70 percent of the underwater landscape remains a blank spot on our maps.
1. Topography: About 29% Mapped
When it comes to mapping the basic shape of the seafloor using sonar, science is making rapid progress thanks to international initiatives such as Seabed 2030. According to current data, just under 28.7 percent of the world’s seafloor has been topographically mapped to modern standards. This means that more than 70 percent of the underwater landscape remains a blank spot on our maps.