By 2030, Australia commits to making accessible all existing seabed mapping data, and continuing to map its 8.2-millionsquare-kilometre marine jurisdiction
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Mapping the ocean From lead weights to remote sensing
For centuries, the stars, planets and landforms have served as markers for trade and migration routes. These celestial and terrestrial features are comparatively easy to see and record – but what of those under the water? Curator of Ocean Science and Technology Emily Jateff traces the history of seafloor exploration and mapping. 52 Signals 132 Spring 2020