Previous ocean-observing satellites have detected massive versions of these bottom features, such as seamounts more than roughly 3,300 feet (1 kilometer) tall. The SWOT ... scientific community to map ...

The ocean floor is a vast scope on our planet that remains largely unexplored. Although oceans cover 71% of Earth, we have ...

We know more about the Moon’s surface than Earth’s ocean floor — but that’s changing fast. A NASA-supported team used a ...

NGM MAPS. Source: “spatial and temporal changes in cumulative human impacts on the world’s ocean,” Ben S ... where there are more fuel-efficient ships and new regulations.