New mapping efforts seek to expand knowledge of Alaska's waters
Around 70% of Alaska’s waters are unmapped…
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Around 70% of Alaska’s waters are unmapped…
Recent efforts are pushing the boundaries of ocean mapping in Alaska’s waters with the help of automated vessels and collaborative mapping efforts. Experts say these unmanned vessels and ambitious mapping
Alaska (Alaska Beacon) - Recent efforts are pushing the boundaries of ocean mapping in Alaska’s waters with the help of automated vessels and collaborative mapping efforts. Experts say these unmanned vessels and ambitious mapping missions can help create safer and more economic expeditions while shedding light on unexplored areas of the oceans.
Around 70% of Alaska’s waters are unmapped — a percentage that’s much too high for staff with NOAA's Seascape Alaska initiative.
The Nippon Foundation-GEBCO Seabed 2030 project and Saildrone, a leading provider of unmanned surface vehicles (USVs), have signed a memorandum of und...