New Google Ocean Takes Google Earth Beyond the "Dirt"

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Mon Feb-02-09 11:18 PM
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New Google Ocean Takes Google Earth Beyond the "Dirt"

Source: Christine Dell'Amore
National Geographic News
February 2, 2009

Exploring the oceans no longer requires a wetsuit.

Ocean in Google Earth, which launched today, builds on the free, popular 3-D mapping software Google Earth by allowing users to navigate underwater in unprecedented clarity. (See new Google Earth ocean pictures.)

New "layers" to the satellite-based software include topographic maps of the seafloor; locations of shipwrecks and algal blooms; and even maps of the tiny phytoplankton that provide the bulk of the ocean's food chain.

Within the layers, users can explore multimedia features that combine data and maps with videos, quizzes, and other interactives.

The new fish-eye view�accessible via a free upgrade�aims to provide a public platform for users to talk about the oceans, said John Hanke, director of Geo Products at Google.

http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2009/02/090202-google-oceans-missions.html

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racaulk

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Mon Feb-02-09 11:22 PM
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1. Very cool!

:thumbsup:

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cynatnite

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Mon Feb-02-09 11:23 PM
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2. I upgraded earlier today...

I explored some of the new additions and still have a lot more to check out. It was a great upgrade.

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NOW tense

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Mon Feb-02-09 11:36 PM
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5. Have you found Atlantis yet? nt

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cynatnite

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Mon Feb-02-09 11:39 PM
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6. First I gotta find Noah's Ark. n/t

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NOW tense

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Mon Feb-02-09 11:44 PM
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7. The ark would have to be on land. n/t

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cynatnite

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Mon Feb-02-09 11:49 PM
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9. I knew that...

:smoke:

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NOW tense

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Mon Feb-02-09 11:55 PM
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10. I just downloaded it.

It seems cool will have to explore tomorrow.

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ColbertWatcher

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Mon Feb-02-09 11:23 PM
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3. Does it show the Pacific Ocean Garbage Patch? n/t

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Ichingcarpenter

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Mon Feb-02-09 11:26 PM
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4. ditto

I haven't found it yet, but I don't think they have all the satellite
power hooked up now.

its suppose to be near Hawaii now.

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ColbertWatcher

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Tue Feb-03-09 12:11 AM
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11. I'm surprised anyone is able to keep track of it ...

... and not post images of it in the tubes.

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jasmeel

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Tue Feb-03-09 04:59 PM
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13. that was my question too- I should've figured someone on DU

would ask that.:p

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AsahinaKimi

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Mon Feb-02-09 11:49 PM
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8. I found Richard Basehart!!

Edited on Mon Feb-02-09 11:52 PM by AsahinaKimi

(**giggles over Gypsy's obsession <MST3K!> )

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Tue Feb-03-09 12:51 AM
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12. Very cool

I will have to download that soon.

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