Last month NOAA formalized U.S. participation in the The Nippon Foundation-General Bathymetric Chart of the Oceans Seabed 2030 Project. It is essential to understand the seabed in order to determine how the ocean works. The shape of the ocean floor affects ocean debris and pollution on its surface and currents, knowledge of depth provides insight into fisheries management and ocean acidification is directly linked to depth. Read More
