Travel to new depths with our Ocean Showcase
Dive into the ocean and discover who lives there -- from a deep sea octopus to humpback whales. Explore lost shipwrecks, dive and surf spots, the ocean's deepest trench, and the latest discoveries of the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI). After interacting with the highlight tours below, download Google Earth 5 to explore further.
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Explore the ocean
National Geographic ocean explorer, Sylvia Earle, narrates a highlight tour through some of the best photos and videos in the 'Explore the Ocean' layer in Google Earth.
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Research discoveries
A showcase of underwater discoveries made by the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute.
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Shipwrecks
A showcase of worldwide ocean shipwrecks. Shipwreck Central.
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Dive spots
A showcase of worldwide dive spots, all data and photos contributed by locals. Wannadive.net.
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Surf spots
A showcase of worldwide surf spots, all data and photos contributed by locals. Wannasurf.com.
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Underwater terrain
A showcase of the most detailed terrain in the ocean.
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The Great Lakes
Play the tour of the largest lake, Lake Superior, then download the tour to explore all five. NOAA-GLERL.
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Marine conservation
Learn what the 2010 Pew Marine Fellows are doing to conserve oceans around the world.