Ocean Floor Depths Map

Hr this low resolution bathymetric map shows us the average seafloor depth of a 200m square area.
Ocean floor depths map. Google earth isn t supported on your browser. Var 3 5 5 e 2015 annual decrease 8 edit. 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 environmental studies that are required in the development of energy and marine resources.
The maps also bring erupting mid ocean ridges into sharper focus and help scientists understand volcanic eruptions the vast majority of which occur hidden far from view on the ocean floor. This bathymetric map created using the em 300 multibeam sonar shows the ridge crest at 4 times greater resolution than previous maps. This is expensive and time consuming so sonar maps are mostly only made of places where ships spend the most time. Typically finely wrought ocean maps have been the result of extensive sonar.
Topographic maps of the sea floor. You may need to update your browser or use a different browser. Atlantic ocean 2500x1900 back to. Bathymetric and fishing maps viewer.
Researchers today published the most detailed map of the ocean floor ever produced.