Thread: Explore the Ocean in Google Earth 5.0

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Explore the ocean and roam into waters with the all New Google Earth! Google over the last years have developed many things that many never imagined to be possible. Continuing the trend of online search, Google launched a new service on Monday to allow Internet users to explore the depths of the oceans from the comfort of their homes on dry land.
The “Ocean in Google Earth” feature allows users to virtually dive beneath the water surface, explore 3 D underwater terrain and browse ocean-related content contributed by marine scientists.
Ocean in Google Earth was unveiled formally at the San Francisco
Academy of Sciences by former vice president Gore, acclaimed oceanographer Sylvia Earle and Google executives.
Users can click icons on “sea maps” to see video of creatures that thrive in those locations. Internet surfers can opt to swim virtually undersea as though they are sharks, dolphins or turtles. The feature includes 20 different layers of content contributed by leading ocean explorers, scientists and researchers, like photos and videos of “hot spots” around the world and information on marine protected areas.


Google Earth 5.0 allows users to:

• Dive beneath the surface and visit the deepest part of the ocean, the Mariana Trench
• Explore the ocean with top marine experts including National Geographic and BBC
• Learn about ocean observations,climate change
  , and endangered species
• Discover new places including surf, dive, and travel hot spots and shipwrecks

Since its launch in June 2005, Google Earth has been downloaded more than 400 million times!

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New! in Earth 5.0 (beta)

See global changes with decades of historic imagery

If you've ever wondered how your neighborhood has changed throughout time, Google Earth now gives you access to the past. With a simple click, check out suburban sprawl, melting ice caps, coastal erosion, and more.
Dive beneath the surface of the ocean

In the new ocean layer, you can plunge all the way to the floor of the sea, view exclusive content from partners like BBC and National Geographic, and explore 3D shipwrecks like the Titanic.
Track and share your paths with others

Take placemarks a step further and record a free-form tour in Google Earth. Simply turn on the touring feature, press record, and see the world. You can even add a soundtrack or narration to personalize the journey.



Source :---)> Google Earth

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