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From orbit to ocean floor: big data maps the seafloor with precision
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From orbit to ocean floor: big data maps the seafloor with precision

A University of Sydney-led team has integrated satellite altimetry with shipboard sonar data to produce a calibrated, high-resolution map of the global seafloor. This isn't just a sharper image, it's a validated baseline for measuring change. Understanding drives protection. When we can track sediment transport, tectonic activity, and benthic habitat shifts with empirical precision, ocean stewardship becomes measurable. For deeper context on how ocean intelligence reveals system-wide change, see our coverage of the century-long current slowdown.