Google Earth - Explore The Oceans in 3D
By Wendy Heller, February 3, 2009 @ 02:00 AM (EST)
Source: Enn.com
The Ocean tool combines renderings of underwater terrain with expert content from marine biologists and oceanographers, allowing web surfers to swim around virtual underwater volcanoes, watch videos about exotic marine life read about nearby shipwrecks, and contribute photos and videos of their favourite diving spots.
The Ocean feature is included in the newest version of Google Earth. As users zoom in on the ocean they will see a dynamic water surface, which they can then "dive" beneath to navigate the sea floor. Areas available for exploration include the Mid-Ocean Ridge, the world's longest underwater mountain range, which stretches 50,000km around the globe...
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