New version of the GEBCO global bathymetric grid
The GEBCO_2022 Grid is a global terrain model for oceans and land providing elevation data, in meters, on a 15 arc-second interval grid. Find out how to access the data set.
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Release of version 2.0 of the IBCSO
Find out more about Version 2 of the International Bathymetric Chart of the Southern Ocean (IBCSO).
May 2022 edition of Seabed 2030's newsletter: In-depth
Read the latest edition of the e-newsletter from Seabed 2030.
Nippon Foundation/GEBCO Training Program 2022-2023
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 Ocean Bathymetry (PCOB), has been held at the University of New Hampshire, USA, since 2004. Applications are now being sought for the 19th year of the Training Program, to begin late August 2022. Access the preliminary application form and find out how to apply.
Read the December 2021 edition of Seabed 2030's e-newsletter - 'In-depth'
Read the December 2021 edition of the Nippon Foundation-GEBCO Seabed 2030 Project's newsletter.
Head of Partnerships for the Seabed 2030 Project
Seabed 2030 is recruiting a Head of Parnerships and is seeking applications from professionals with experience and expertise in managing complex international projects with effective use of relevant documentation and systems. You will also need to demonstrate experience managing budgets for multiple complex projects and partnering with and presenting to senior personnel within industry, intergovernmental NGOs and academic organizations.
Map the Gaps Symposium – a GEBCO event on bathymetry
To be held virtually from Nairobi, Kenya Nov. 30 - Dec. 3 2021 Map the Gaps has convened a global event on bathymetry on behalf of GEBCO. Topics such as mapping and data processing technology, deep water exploration, mapping missions, policy, diversity, equity & inclusion, Seabed 2030 and alumni activities will be shared and discussed.
Saildrone Surveyor - collecting data supported by The Nippon Foundation-GEBCO Seabed 2030 Project
Saildrone’s flagship autonomous, uncrewed surface vehicle (USV) – the Saildrone Surveyor – arrived in Hawaii last month after a groundbreaking 2,250-nautical mile maiden voyage from San Francisco to Honolulu. The collection of new seafloor mapping data during the Hawaii transit was partially funded by the Shell Ocean Discovery XPRIZE prize money, won by the GEBCO-Nippon Foundation Alumni Team in 2019.
Read the latest edition of Seabed 2030's e-newsletter - 'In-depth'
Read the July 2021 edition of the Nippon Foundation-GEBCO Seabed 2030 Project's e-newsletter.
New version of the GEBCO global bathymetric grid is now available
The latest release of the GEBCO global grid, GEBCO_2021, is now available to download. The data set provides global elevation data, in meters, on a 15 arc-second interval grid. This is the third GEBCO grid produced through the framework of the Nippon Foundation-GEBCO Seabed 2030 Project. The aim of