Seabed 2030

?? Did you know that nearly 2 billion people rely on glaciers, snowmelt, and mountain run-off for drinking water, agriculture and energy production?* This year’s #WorldWaterDay theme is ‘Glacier Preservation’ - and with glaciers melting at an unprecedented rate due to climate change, the urgency couldn’t be clearer. Not only does glacial melt put those 2 billion people at risk of water insecurity, it also threatens coastal communities with floods, landslides, and sea level rise, disrupts marine ecosystems, and weakens the ocean’s ability to regulate our climate. ?? ??? Seabed mapping plays a critical role in understanding glacial melt and improving climate models, especially in relation to sea level rise. Accurate maps provide data on the pathways between ice entering the ocean and retreating, enabling better predictions of ice mass loss. By combining bathymetry with oceanographic measurements, we can create more precise models of glacier behaviour and ocean circulation, ultimately improving our understanding of climate change impacts and enhancing future projections. Read more in our Climate Change Ocean Models use case ?? https://lnkd.in/ecnKrXWt *Source: UN-Water/UNESCO #UNESCO #Hydrospatial #GlacialMelt #SeaLevelRise #ClimateModel #WaterSecurity

R/V Marcus G. Langseth science officer Cody Bahlau (Cody B.) reported from the Atlantic Ocean... Aboard the R/V Marcus G. Langseth, the team is hard at work collecting high-resolution seafloor data as part of Expedition MGL 2501. So far, the Langseth has mapped approximately 55,000 square kilometers of the ocean floor—an area larger than the state of West Virginia! Every survey line brings us one step closer to a fully mapped ocean as part of the Seabed 2030 initiative, a global effort to map 100% of the world’s ocean floor by 2030. Next Up: Crossing the Mid-Atlantic Ridge! Soon, the vessel will transit over the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, stretching over 10,000 miles down the center of the Atlantic Ocean. This massive underwater feature is a divergent plate boundary, where the North American, South American, Eurasian, and African Plates slowly move apart, creating new oceanic crust. Why Does Mapping the Ocean Matter? More than 75% of the ocean remains unmapped at high resolution, yet the seafloor plays a crucial role in: ?? Understanding plate tectonics & earthquakes ?? Supporting marine conservation & ecosystem studies ?? Improving safe navigation & deep-sea exploration ?? In the Main Lab, the team is analyzing data in real time, revealing the hidden topography of the ocean floor—mountains, valleys, and fault lines beneath the waves. Credit: Cody Bahlau ?? Learn more about Lamont's R/V Marcus G. Langseth: https://lnkd.in/eKgTUp8R

?? Great to see our partner Ocean Ledger secure $900K in funding to enhance the accuracy and decision-readiness of coastal risk management! This milestone will help scale their solutions, harnessing cutting-edge data analytics and technology to deliver actionable insights on coastal risks. With more precise assessments, Ocean Ledger is strengthening efforts to protect coastlines and the communities that depend on them. ?? We’re excited to continue working together to drive impact in ocean science. Find out more ?? https://lnkd.in/dj6fBQpf #FirstNations #MarineProtectedAreas #Seabed #CarbonStorage #Hydrospatial

?? Want to get a closer look at the latest crowdsourced bathymetry tools and deepen your understanding of CSB best practices? Join experts from the International Hydrographic Organization (IHO) Crowdsourced Bathymetry Working Group along with developers from companies, nonprofits, government agencies and academia for the CSB Tools Workshop. Co-hosted by the International Hydrographic Organization (IHO), NIWA and Toitū Te Whenua Land Information New Zealand, the workshop will feature ?? ?? Expert presentations on CSB tools and practices ?? Hands-on sessions with hardware and software solutions ?? Live on-the-water demonstrations of data collection and logger installations ?? A full-day developer hackathon to explore open-source CSB software and implement new features. Learn more and register ?? https://lnkd.in/d4cnp_av #Hydrospatial #CrowdsourcedData #Bathymetry

?? We’re thrilled to announce our new partnership with Ocean Mapping Training — convener of the Ocean Mapping Group, University of New Brunswick – Center for Coastal and Ocean Mapping, University of New Hampshire (OMG UNB – CCOM UNH) Multibeam Training Courses. As technology evolves, the demand for high-quality bathymetric data continues to grow. The OMG UNB – CCOM UNH courses are tailored to those working in hydrographic surveying and ocean mapping, giving participants a comprehensive understanding of relevant tools and techniques. ?? Through this partnership, we’ll expand the global network of trained specialists contributing to seabed mapping while strengthening technical capacity worldwide. Learn more ?? https://lnkd.in/e-sW-Fig #Hydrospatial #OceanMapping #Hydrography #Training

?? “Seabed 2030 is focused on mapping depths. But there are other things that we can map in the ocean - like whales.” In our latest podcast episode, we speak to Matthew Zimmerman, CEO and co-founder of FarSounder, a valued industry partner developing cutting-edge underwater solutions. Their 3D sonar technology helps ship operators avoid whale strikes and navigate safely around partially submerged obstacles - a crucial innovation for both maritime safety and marine conservation. FarSounder is also advancing crowdsourced bathymetry efforts and, most recently, pioneering crowdsourced whale observations. Search for Seabed 2030 wherever you get your podcasts or listen here ?? https://lnkd.in/dqPtzsPF #CrowdsourcedData #Bathymetry #OceanMapping #Hydrospatial

?? That’s a wrap! As the World #OceanSummit came to a close, we were proud to have been part of such an impactful event that shaped the conversation around the future of ocean health and sustainable growth. A highlight for us was hosting a “how to” workshop that explored ways to develop policies and regulations for data collection and sharing. Many thanks to our expert panel, including our own Vicki Ferrini, PhD, Amon Kimeli, Dr. rer. nat., B?rre Pedersen, and Jyotika Virmani, PhD, FRMetS, as well as all participants for their valuable insights on leveraging innovation to mitigate climate change, improve conservation efforts, and enhance resource management across the blue economy. It was a privilege to be part of this year’s summit—let’s keep the momentum going and continue working together to create waves of change for a healthier, more sustainable ocean. ?? #Hydrospatial #OceanEconomy #SustainableDevelopment #OceanDecade

Over half the planet lies in the ocean's depths, a vast and mysterious world unlike anything on land—and which remains largely unknown. Because we cannot protect what we do not know, as part of the #OceanDecade, scientists across the world are accelerating the discovery and understanding of our planet's final frontier, the deep sea: ?? Seabed 2030 is on a mission to deliver a complete map of the ocean floor by 2030. Over 70 partnerships have already driven significant progress: 26.1% of the ocean floor is now mapped, compared to just 6% in 2017, when Seabed 2030 was launched. ?? Since its launch in 2023, Ocean Census, the largest global mission to uncover ocean life, has already discovered over 800 new marine species, significantly advancing our understanding of ocean biodiversity. ?? The LIFEDEEPER project, led by INSTITUT FRANCAIS DE RECHERCHE POUR L'EXPLOITATION DE LA MER - IFREMER with Université de Bretagne Occidentale and partners, reveals life in some of the ocean's most extreme environments, enhancing our understanding deep-sea ecosystems and their vulnerability to mineral exploitation—and ensures that this knowledge informs vital discussions about deep-sea protection. ?? Read more in the new story of our "Ocean science in action" series, which highlights achievements and success stories from our network of endorsed Decade Actions at the mid-way point of the #OceanDecade: https://lnkd.in/e-jTFE4j #OceanScience

Day 2 highlights from Tokyo ???? The World #OceanSummit continued to deliver on its second day. It was fascinating to hear Mr. Mitsuyuki Unno outline The Nippon Foundation's ambitious proposal for a UN Ocean Decade programme to create a Global Ocean free from the harmful effects of ocean pollution by 2050. The panel discussions were particularly enlightening today, featuring ?? ?? An engaging session with Dr Mathias Jonas (International Hydrographic Organization (IHO), Takashi GOJOBORI (Marine Open Innovation Institute Japan), and Lucy Woodall from Ocean Census sharing perspectives on marine innovation and research ?? Deep dives into ocean data collection methodologies and their importance for conservation efforts ?? Cross-sector partnerships building momentum toward achieving sustainable ocean governance As the summit drew to a close, Chairman Yohei Sasakawa officially handed over the hosting of the next Ocean Summit to Kaili Levesque, Associate Deputy Minister of Fisheries for the Government of Canada. We look forward to seeing this momentum continue! ???? We have been so encouraged by the collaborative spirit among attendees from science, policy, and business. Thank you all! #Hydrospatial #OceanEconomy #MarineConservation

??????????. ????????????. ??????????????. Effective science communication relies on more than just numbers—it requires visualization to make complex data accessible and engaging. I had the opportunity to see firsthand how the Seabed 2030 puffersphere, an interactive spherical display of bathymetric maps, brings the deep ocean to life. This technology allows us to explore the seafloor in ways never before possible, making ocean science more tangible for the public, policymakers, and researchers alike. This innovative tool was unveiled at the The Economist World Ocean Summit 2025 in Tokyo. The ocean floor is a vast, largely uncharted landscape. Tools like the puffersphere bridge the gap between data and discovery, helping us understand why high-quality ocean maps are critical for conservation, navigation, and sustainable development. Exciting times for ocean science and the power of data visualization! #OceanMapping #Seabed2030 #ScienceCommunication #DataVisualization