🗺️ As the #BBNJTreaty moves from paper to practice, comprehensive ocean mapping becomes not just helpful, but essential. 

Learn how you can contribute here:

Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (ABNJ) cover nearly half of our planet and yet most of them remain unmapped.

For example, the southern Indian Ocean is home to vast ABNJ regions - but without accurate seabed data, it's challenging to monitor ecosystems or make informed #conservation decisions.

In episode 16 of the #Seabed2030 podcast, David shares his educational journey, his perspective on the evolution of digital mapping, and why supporting the next generation of seabed mappers is so important.

Listen here 👉

Our thanks to the #EuropeanCommission for convening and supporting such a vital dialogue.

🗺️ Steve was encouraged by the growing recognition of the importance of ocean mapping - not only as a scientific discipline, but as the foundational infrastructure that underpins sustainable blue economies, maritime security, and climate resilience worldwide.

The Forum brought together several heads of state alongside high-level representatives from governments, financial institutions, the private sector, and civil society to explore innovative strategies for strengthening global cooperation and connectivity.

Come and meet us at our booth to learn more about how a complete map of the ocean floor can help drive solutions across science, society, and #sustainability - and how you can get involved.

Together, we’re accelerating ocean mapping for people and planet. 🗺️

At #Seabed2030, we share this vision - harnessing global collaboration, data, and technology to map the entire ocean floor. Each new dataset helps unlock more informed decisions, stronger conservation and greater protection for the ocean.

With this year’s programme placing a spotlight on the ocean, the Summit’s #Ocean & Water Forum will explore how innovation, collaboration, and community-led action can accelerate ocean recovery. 🌊

On the left: what we knew 2014 - sparse data points and vast unmapped areas.

The right: ten years on, the picture is dramatically different, with far greater coverage thanks to our dedicated centres and partners worldwide.

🧩 Join us in completing this vital puzzle: seabed2030.org/get-involved

🌏 Globally, these contributions help fill critical gaps in the GEBCO grid.

Closer to home, they inform decision-making across offshore renewable energy, hazard modelling, and marine park management - supporting the sustainable growth of Australia’s blue economy.

Learn more ➡️ ga.gov.au

Because a complete map of the ocean underpins global progress. It gives us the knowledge we need to plan safe shipping routes, protect marine ecosystems, respond to natural disasters and manage resources sustainably.

If you feel the same, join us 👉

These were the words William Beebe, deep-sea explorer and co-inventor of the bathysphere, wrote in 1926.

Nearly 100 years later, ocean science has evolved - but that same “expectant enthusiasm” continues to drive those of us working to map the vast unknown seafloor.