In nearly seventy years of deep-sea exploration, researchers compiled 43,681 submersible dive records — and found that humans have visually observed less than 0.001% of the deep seafloor, an area roug
A recent study analyzing nearly 70 years of submersible dive records reveals that humans have visually explored less than 0.001% of the deep seafloor. Researchers emphasize that while mapping technology provides broad data, direct visual observation remains essential for understanding localized ecosystems.
Why it matters
This highlights the vast gaps in human knowledge regarding the ocean floor, which is critical for environmental conservation and understanding Earth's biodiversity.
In almost seven decades of deep-sea exploration, the direct human view of the deep ocean floor is still smaller than many people would guess.
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