Global bathymetry & topography are two of the most extensively used types of scientific data for a wide variety of scientific, practical, & artistic applications. Global relief forms a framework for visualization of other types of data & information, and provides boundary conditions for environmental modelling.
Map from the IOC Marine Programme
Around Australia in Three Minutes
National Oceans Office, Australia. Media Release.
17 August 2004
The beauty and diversity of Australia's sea floor is no longer a mystery following the release of footage that takes people around Australia's ocean bed in less than three minutes.
