Marie Tharp pioneered mapping the bottom of the ocean 6 decades ago – scientists are still learning about Earth’s last frontier
Born on July 30, 1920, geologist and cartographer Tharp changed scientific thinking about what lay at the bottom of the ocean – not a featureless flat, but rugged and varied terrain.
Researchers work to map St. Pete's sea-floor with new sailboat technology
A new technology that will help predict hurricane impacts is coming to St. Pete! A sailboat will map the ocean floor in our ...
The world's strongest ocean current should be getting faster – instead, it is at risk of failing
Antarctica's remote and mysterious current has a profound influence on the climate, food systems and Antarctic ecosystems.
Earth's strongest ocean current is slowing down due to climate change - and the consequences could be disastrous
Earth's strongest ocean current is slowing down due to climate change with potentially disastrous consequences, scientists ...