Ocean Discovery League

Ocean discovery league launches global strategy to double deep seafloor observations

The Ocean Discovery League has announced a global strategy to visually explore 10,000 strategically selected locations across the deep seafloor. By achieving this ambitious goal, scientists will unlock new discoveries about biodiversity, ecosystem function, and environmental change.

SourceOcean Discovery League·JournalScience Advances·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateApr 1, 2026

Only 0.001% of the deep seafloor visually observed in seventy years, revealing gaps and bias in ocean exploration and global biodiversity understanding

A groundbreaking study estimates that only a minuscule fraction of the deep seafloor has been imaged, with less than 0.001% of the ocean floor having visual records. This limited exploration is largely due to high costs and geographical bias in ocean exploration efforts.

SourceOcean Discovery League·JournalScience Advances·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateMay 7, 2025