Showcase
Ocean
Travel to new depths with Ocean in Google Earth. Interact with the tours below, then download them in Google Earth to explore further. With Ocean in Google Earth, you can dive beneath the surface, explore the ocean with top marine experts, learn about ocean observations, climate change, endangered species and discover new places, including surfing spots, shipwrecks and travel spots.
Watch this video to see Ocean in Google Earth and learn about our partners who have contributed data.
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Explore the Ocean
National Geographic ocean explorer, Sylvia Earle, narrates a highlight tour through some of the best photos and videos in the 'Explore the Ocean' layer in Google Earth.
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Indonesia
DiscoveryNew!
Come on a joint Indonesia USA deep sea expedition. Discover what lies below at NOAA Oceanexplorer.
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Hope Spots I
Take a tour with Mission Blue of eight special places that are critical to the ocean's health.
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Hope Spots II
Take a tour with Mission Blue of five more special places that are critical to the ocean's health.
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Hope Spots III
Take another tour with Mission Blue of places that are critical to the ocean's health.
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Cousteau Ocean World
In honour of Jacques Cousteau's 100th birthday, take a tour of the ocean with the Cousteau Society.
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Research discoveries
A showcase of underwater discoveries made by the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute.
- Shipwrecks
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Diving spots
A showcase of worldwide diving spots, all data and photos contributed by locals. Wannadive.net.
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Surfing spots
A showcase of worldwide surfing spots, all data and photos contributed by locals. Wannasurf.com.
- Underwater terrain
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The Great Lakes
Play the tour of the largest lake, Lake Superior, then download the tour to explore all five. NOAA-GLERL.
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Marine conservation
Learn what the 2010 Pew Marine Fellows are doing to conserve oceans around the world.
