One of 100 openings · Explore · Ocean exploration · checked Aug 2026

First to complete a modern high-resolution map of the global seafloor

The finish line

The full global seabed meets the current GEBCO multibeam-resolution standard and is released as open data.

Why it is still open

Only 28.7% met the modern standard in April 2026.

Seabed 2030 · 2026 status