GEBCO (General Bathymetric Chart of the Oceans): Summary

GEBCO (General Bathymetric Chart of the Oceans)

Oceanography, Data Services, Bathymetry, Environmental Science

GEBCO offers comprehensive and accessible bathymetric data to support oceanographic research and exploration.

GEBCO provides authoritative and publicly available bathymetric data sets for the world's oceans. It aims to produce the definitive map of the ocean floor by 2030 through collaborative efforts.

Global bathymetric grid; Gazetteer of undersea feature names; Web Map Service for data access; Printable maps of ocean bathymetry

GEBCO's data is valuable for oceanographic research, environmental monitoring, maritime navigation, and educational purposes.

Established authority in bathymetric data since 1903; Collaboration with international organizations like the Nippon Foundation; Comprehensive data sets including global grids and feature names

GEBCO's strengths lie in its extensive historical data, collaborative projects like Seabed 2030, and its commitment to making data publicly available.

GEBCO positions itself as the leading provider of bathymetric data, essential for understanding and mapping the ocean floor.

The primary audience includes researchers, oceanographers, environmental scientists, and educators who require reliable bathymetric data.

Download GEBCO’s global grid, Download polar grids, Contribute data

• bathymetry

• ocean data

• seafloor mapping

• geospatial data

Since 1903 GEBCO aims to provide the most publicly available bathymetry data sets for the world’s oceans.

Authoritative, informative, collaborative

GEBCO is unique in its long-standing history and commitment to providing the most authoritative bathymetric data, operating under the auspices of IHO and IOC.

GEBCO is recognized as a trusted source of oceanographic data, emphasizing its commitment to public accessibility and scientific collaboration.

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