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Mapping The Seafloor Is Daunting But Key To Improving Human Life

Mapping The Seafloor Is Daunting But Key To Improving Human Life

FromShort Wave


Mapping The Seafloor Is Daunting But Key To Improving Human Life

FromShort Wave

ratings:
Length:
13 minutes
Released:
Nov 6, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Scientists have mapped less than 25% of the world's seafloor. Experts say that getting that number up to 100% would improve everything from tsunami warnings to the Internet and renewable energy. That's why there's currently a global effort to create a full, detailed map of the seabed by 2030. Today, we talk to Dawn Wright, a marine geographer and chief scientist at the Environmental Systems Research Institute about this effort.Curious about ocean science? Email us at shortwave@npr.org.
Released:
Nov 6, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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New discoveries, everyday mysteries, and the science behind the headlines — all in about 10 minutes, every weekday. It's science for everyone, using a lot of creativity and a little humor. Join host Maddie Sofia for science on a different wavelength.