Happy #OceanExplorationDay! Despite being one of the largest living spaces on the planet and playing a vital role in our everyday lives and Earth’s overall ecosystem, the deep ocean remains largely unexplored. Ocean exploration allows us to increase understanding and in turn more effectively manage, conserve, and use ocean resources that are so vital to us all. On Ocean Exploration Day, take some time to learn more about what makes the ocean, in particular the deep ocean, so important to explore

How do explorers chart the seafloor under miles of ocean? With bathymetric or “wet” maps! We bounce sonar off the seabed to build a detailed picture of an area’s shape. That data then helps us identify and map all kinds of structures, from trenches to undersea mountains. Our website features a lesson plan for teachers to help students understand wet maps and their uses. If you’re not a teacher (but still feeling crafty) why not give it a try yourself? You can find the materials and instructions

Despite its importance, the majority of our ocean is largely unknown. Through exploration, we’re learning more about the ocean's biological, chemical, physical, geological, and archaeological aspects every day. But before we can truly explore, we must map. Learn more about seafloor mapping through our curated education theme: https://oceanexplorer.noaa.gov/edu/themes/seafloor-mapping/welcome.html | NOAA Ocean Exploration

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