WebInteractive world ocean depth map. It shows the bathymetry from the bottom of the sea, it also includes descriptions of each depth and light zone.

WebTopographic maps of the sea floor. Detailed depth contours provide the size, shape and distribution of underwater features. The map serves as a tool for performing scientific, engineering, marine geophysical and …

WebJun 5, 2023 · The location of anything is mappable using three axes: latitude (x), longitude (y), and elevation or depth (z). Land elevation represents land height above sea level. Seafloor bathymetry represents land depth …

WebHow deep are the oceans? The deepest depth measured so far in the oceans is around 10,920m in the Challenger Deep, part of the Mariana Trench, in the Northwest Pacific Ocean. For comparison, Mount Everest …

WebNOAA's Office of Coast Survey. We are the nation's nautical chart-maker. We are responsible for upgrading charts, surveying the seafloor, responding to maritime emergencies, and searching for underwater …

WebMay 1, 2020 · While the ocean has an average depth of 2.3 miles, the shape and depth of the seafloor is complex. Some features, like canyons and seamounts, might look familiar, while others, such as hydrothermal …

WebApr 27, 2022 · The ocean covers more than 70% of the Earth’ surface, yet only a small part of the seafloor has been mapped with enough detail to understand the basic structure, risks, and living and mineral resources …