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Google Plans To Map The Ocean

Google is planning to map not only the sky and land masses (Google Mars, Moon, Earth, Google Maps and so on), but – according to a report by News.com – also aims to map the oceans:

Google Working On Mapping Ocean

Google is working on a new product aimed at mapping the vastness of the ocean floor.A group of oceanography experts gathered at the Googleplex in December to discuss plans for developing a 3D oceanographic map. The new tool is tentatively called Google Ocean and is believed to be similar to other 3D mapping applications, according to sources familiar with the matter.The tool would allow users to see underwater topography, search for specific spots and navigate by zooming and panning.