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Tribute to Sir Anthony Laughton FRS

1 October 2019
It is with great sadness that we have learnt that Sir Anthony Laughton FRS died in September 2019 at the age of 92. The GEBCO community would like to express its sadness at this news and also to celebrate Tony’s contribution to GEBCO. Tony was one of the founders of the modern GEBCO in 1974 when it

Map The Gaps

1 September 2019
Hosted by: University of New Hampshire Center for Coastal & Ocean Mapping / Joint Hydrographic Center CALL FOR ABSTRACTS | FREE REGISTRATION Closes Sept. 30, 2019 Join the world’s experts on ocean floor mapping for a special one-day event focused exclusively on bathymetry. Read the latest news about

GEBCO Symposium 2019 - call for expressions of interest

1 May 2019
The GEBCO Symposium is a one day event that brings together international experts to discuss innovative technologies and approaches that are pushing the boundaries of ocean floor mapping. This year, the GEBCO Symposium will be held on 6th November in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, USA. We are interested

Nippon Foundation/GEBCO Training Program

1 February 2019
Postgraduate Certificate in Ocean Bathymetry at the University of New Hampshire, USA (2019-2020) The Nippon Foundation of Japan has provided funding for GEBCO to train a new generation of scientists and hydrographers in ocean bathymetry. The 12-month course, leading to a Postgraduate Certificate in