GEBCO

Gridded Bathymetry Data

GEBCO's gridded bathymetric data sets are global terrain models for ocean and land. The grids are available to download or access through Web Map Services.

Part of the GEBCO world map showing bathymetry from the GEBCO grid and names from the GEBCO Gazetteer of Undersea Feature Names

GEBCO produces and makes available a range of bathymetric data sets and products. This includes a global bathymetric grid; gazetteer of undersea feature names, a Web Map Service and printable maps of ocean bathymetry.

3D view of the GEBCO grid for the Mariana Trench region in the Northwest Pacific Ocean

Seabed 2030

Seabed 2030 is a collaborative project between the Nippon Foundation and GEBCO. It aims to bring together all available bathymetric data to produce the definitive map of the world ocean floor by 2030 and make it available to all.

Shaded relief imagery based on the IBCAO grid

GEBCO Spotlight

Release of version 5.2 of the IBCAO

Version 5.2 of the International Bathymetric Chart of the Arctic Ocean (IBCAO) is now available to download.

Registration is now open for the 2026 GEBCO Symposium

8 July 2026

The Symposium will be held in Cartagena, Colombia, from 8-9 October 2026. It will bring together the global ocean community to exchange knowledge, inspire collaboration, and advance our collective understanding of the seabed and the ocean environment. Find out more and how to register.

Seabed 2030 Indo-Pacific Ocean Mapping Meeting & Data Sprint

Registration open for the Seabed 2030 Indo-Pacific Mapping Meeting 2026

1 July 2026

Registration is now open for the Seabed 2030 Indo-Pacific Ocean Mapping Meeting & Data Sprint. It will be held in October 2026 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Find out more and how to register from Seabed 2030's web site.

GEBCO is Hiring – GEBCO Policy Officer

23 June 2026

The GEBCO Secretariat is seeking a Policy Officer to join its team in Monaco. This full-time position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to GEBCO’s strategic objectives by providing critical support to policy development, funding coordination, and advocacy activities. Find out more about this role and how to apply. Closing date for applications: 31 July 2026