Our mission is not just to inspire a complete map of the #oceanfloor - it’s to help ensure that knowledge of the ocean is accessible to all. Swipe to learn why 👇

🤖 Robots. They’re one of the biggest game-changers in ocean mapping. Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) and Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs) are expanding our ability to map and study the #seafloor with greater reach and precision than ever before.

🌊 Did you know that many countries have more territory underwater than above it? 🇬🇧 United Kingdom: around 28x more ocean than land 🇫🇷 France: around 21x more ocean than land 🇳🇿 New Zealand: around 15x more ocean than land 🇯🇵 Japan: around 12x more ocean than land

🇺🇳 The recent ratification of the #Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Treaty marks a historic step for ocean protection. But it also highlights the urgency of seabed mapping. After all, how can we protect what we don’t fully know?

⛵ David Parker of #UKHO spent much of his early life at sea. A love of sailing sparked a lifelong interest in the ocean - and ultimately led him to a career in hydrography.

🗺️ Do you know the difference between bathymetric and hydrographic mapping? While both datasets can be used for similar purposes, they each give us distinct insights into the #oceanfloor. 👉 Swipe to learn more.

🇧🇪 Last week, our Head of Partnerships, Stephen Hall, attended the Global Gateway Forum in Brussels, participating courtesy of the #ParisPeaceForum, as part of its current Scale-up (SCUP) cohort.

🌎 We’re pleased to be taking part in this year’s Blue Earth Summit - a gathering of changemakers and #innovators working to drive action for a sustainable planet.

🗓 What a difference a decade makes! Want to see it for yourself?  👉 Visit our website and use the interactive slider to explore how much progress has been made in mapping the ocean floor since since 2014.

🌊 Since we joined forces with NORBIT Oceans, they have helped to strengthen the capabilities of #Seabed2030 and our network - providing innovative solutions for seafloor mapping through bathymetric survey data sets, research voyages, and survey activities.

We are only just scratching the surface of our knowledge of the ocean floor. 🪸 Deep-sea ecosystems such as cold-water coral reefs remind us how far we’ve come - and how vital it is to continue expanding research if we’re to conserve these fragile habitats for the future. Swipe to learn more.

🇦🇺 Meet our partner Geoscience Australia. Through the AusSeabed initiative - a national collaboration that coordinates and publishes seabed mapping data across the Australian region - Geoscience Australia actively supports our mission by providing high-quality, accessible data.

💭 How can you stay up to date with all things #ocean mapping? The Seabed 2030 Podcast! Expect:  🗞️ News from Seabed 2030  🎙️ Interviews with the international #hydrospatial community 📡 Updates on mapping technology and methods  Listen now 👉 https://seabed2030.buzzsprout.com

🌍 To date, Seabed 2030 partners have helped map over 27% of the world’s seafloor - and we’re building on that progress every day.

💬 "When we realize the possibilities of deep sea life still unknown to us, every haul of the dredge should be welcomed by an expectant enthusiasm equaled in other fields only by the possible hope of communication with our sister planets." 👇

Did you know that right now, as you read this post, your data is likely traveling through massive cables lying on the #oceanfloor - not bouncing off satellites, as many assume?

📢 We’re excited to sponsor Ocean Floor Explore - an event bringing together ocean explorers, technologists, and more to build new pathways for seafloor mapping and ocean discovery. 🇨🇦 Join us in Victoria, Canada from 26-29 October. Find out more 👉 www.oceanfloorexplore.org

🖥️ Meet QPS - a valued Seabed 2030 partner supporting our mission through advanced hydrographic and maritime software.  QPS provides innovative tools that help process bathymetric data and generate visualisations - supporting the development of the GEBCO global grid. Learn more 👉 https://qps.nl

📍 Most maps offer but a glimpse of our planet, only hinting at the vast detail beneath the waves. For those navigating shipping routes, planning subsea infrastructure, developing climate adaptation policies, or designating marine conservation areas - standard surface maps don't go deep enough.

🏝️ Shallow waters are some of the most complex zones to map. Today, as we mark four years of partnership with EOMAP, we’re celebrating their efforts to fill data gaps in coastal regions. 👇

🗺️ From 6% mapped in 2017 to 27.3% mapped in 2023. Accelerating seabed mapping is no small feat - but thanks to global collaboration and technological innovation, we’re making progress.

⭕ Can you guess what the circles on this bathymetric chart represent? This illustration by John Pons depicts South Africa's coastline using underlying bathymetric data from NOAA's 90m resolution digital elevation model. Take a guess below. 👇

🪸 A 10-year project has mapped the world’s largest deep-sea coral reef habitat. The multi-partner study demonstrates the power of automated mapping and analysis methods and long-term partnerships for expanding our knowledge of the seabed. Read more 👉 https://shorturl.at/1NUU6

This week, @npr.org’s Short Wave podcast featured @deepseadawn.bsky.social, Chief Scientist at Esri and member of #Seabed2030 Strategic Advisory Group. One of fewer than 30 to reach Challenger Deep, Dawn spoke about how seafloor mapping is integral to so much of life above and below the water. 🌊

🇯🇵 Honoured to represent #Seabed2030 at Expo 2025 Osaka, where Director Jamie McMichael-Phillips joined experts at the Italian Pavilion for a two-day programme on Competitiveness & Sustainability in Maritime Activities. He spoke on the role of seabed mapping in maritime resilience & data gaps. 🗺️

💡 Innovation. Curiosity. Impact. These values drive Seabed 2030 - and are shared by our partner REV Ocean. This month marks 5 years since we welcomed them onboard. We remain committed to finding sustainable #solutions for a healthy #ocean. Find out more: https://www.revocean.org/

🧩 Mapping the entire ocean floor is like solving the world’s most complex jigsaw puzzle. And we can’t complete it without the missing pieces.

📈Today, we celebrate five years of partnership with IIC Technologies. We’re grateful for their commitment to managing geospatial data - enabling the creation of accurate seafloor maps that support everything from navigation to sustainable ocean management.

🌋 Geologists have compiled a global inventory of submarine mud #volcanoes, underscoring the urgent need for more comprehensive #ocean maps that detail the precise location and characteristics of underwater landscapes and hazards. Read more 👉 eos.org/articles/mapping-mud-volcanoes-in-shallow-seas

🚢 In 1922, the USS Stewart made history by using newly developed sonar technology to collect over *900 soundings* during a single transit from Boston to Gibraltar. This groundbreaking journey marked the beginning of modern ocean mapping, making weighted-rope methods obsolete.

👀 At first glance, this view of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge may look adequately mapped. But as we zoom in, we can clearly see the difference between the crisp, detailed sections that are directly mapped and the blurred areas that are unmapped or based on indirect measurements. 👇

🗝️ Unearthing data sets that are locked away in archives is a key focus for project #Seabed2030 — and our partner EMODnet is a crucial part of this. We’re grateful for their shared commitment to providing open access #bathymetric #data in pursuit of a healthier #ocean.

🗺️ While soundings and contour lines featured on charts from the 16th century, there was no standard agreement for naming and classifying seabed features. As a result, a commission on sub-oceanic nomenclature was established, responsible for publishing a general bathymetric chart.

🔬 Four years ago, we made a commitment with @whoi.edu to expand our understanding of the ocean - together. It's a commitment we remain proud to uphold today.

🤝 This week, we're celebrating four years of collaboration with Toitū Te Whenua Land Information New Zealand (LINZ)! From assembling ocean floor depth data to supporting regional mapping initiatives, their commitment continues to play a vital role in the sustainable management of Pacific waters. 👏

🔬 Seabed mapping has significant environmental, social, and economic benefits in a range of sectors, including: 🐙 Marine #research 🪸 Coastal ecosystem services 🚨 Disaster risk preparedness 🌊 Renewable energy Are you a researcher? Get involved ➡️ https://seabed2030.org/research/

🎙️ New podcast episode alert! This month, join us as we dive into: 🇫🇷 Key takeaways from Seabed 2030's presence at #UNOC3 ✍️ The Nice Ocean Action Plan 🗺️ Updates on percentage of the #ocean floor mapped Listen here www.buzzsprout.com/2093154/epis... @saltwatersteve.bsky.social

Last week’s @fosgoodwood.bsky.social was brimming with ideas centered around the 2025 theme: Technology for a Better World.

⛴️ Autonomous vessels significantly enhance the quality and efficiency of bathymetric #data collection. But their adoption and operation must be balanced with #safety and sustainability at sea. Read more about how our partner FarSounder help makes that possible ➡️ https://shorturl.at/ftMwQ

⚓ We’re celebrating two years since our partner Canopus Marine Group (CMG) came on board.

✍️ A highlight from #UNOC3: Seabed 2030 announced a new partnership with @oceanquest.bsky.social - a newly launched nonprofit based in Saudi Arabia dedicated to advancing ocean discovery, technological innovation and deep-sea exploration.

🎓 Congratulations to Denis Hains on receiving an Honorary Doctorate in Geomatics Sciences from #UniversitéLaval — one of only seven recipients honored during the 2025 Convocation ceremonies.

📍 This week marks 6 years since we partnered with Teledyne CARIS - a longstanding innovator in hydrographic and marine geospatial software.

🎧 Have you listened to the Seabed 2030 #podcast? Join us for conversations with the people and technologies supporting this ambitious mission - working to close critical data gaps and build a complete map of the seafloor. Listen here ➡️ seabed2030.buzzsprout.com

🎥 Yesterday, our Head of Partnerships @saltwatersteve.bsky.social had the privilege of attending a special screening of Sir David Attenborough's ‘Ocean’ hosted by Mark Moody Stuart KCMG, President of the The British #Malaysian Society, in London.

⛵ British sailor Ella Hibbert recently set off from the UK to solo circumnavigate the #Arctic Circle, a trip that will raise vital awareness of climate change while contributing essential bathymetric data to project Seabed 2030. Learn more 👉https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cp852gxe588o

🌊 Bathymetry from the deep sea is critical to a wide range of scientific applications, including numerical forecasting for tsunami propagation. This illustration shows how seafloor data helped provide context after the 26 December 2004 earthquake off the coast of Sumatra.👇

🗺️ It's #WorldHydrographyDay and we are celebrating a major milestone: 27.3% of the world’s ocean floor has now mapped to modern standards.

🇳🇬 Day 2 in #Abuja, for the the West African Hydrographic Summit. Today three presentations showcased how cutting-edge technology is revolutionizing ocean mapping across the region.

🇳🇬 Hello from #Nigeria! Our team had an incredibly productive first day at the West African Hydrographic Summit and looks forward to diving even deeper today. Slide to learn more ⬇️