Tech Giants Ask Malaysia For Subsea Cable Waiver
by Mei Mei Chu (Reuters) – Microsoft, Google, and Facebook have asked Malaysia’s Prime Minister to reinstate an exemption allowing
by Mei Mei Chu (Reuters) – Microsoft, Google, and Facebook have asked Malaysia’s Prime Minister to reinstate an exemption allowing
By Alex Whiting (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – Anyone with internet access and a passion for seafood will soon be able to track commercial fishing
In celebration of World Oceans Day Google has announced a new map feature that can allow you to explore brand new Street View imagery of more than 40
The International Comprehensive Ocean-Atmosphere Data Set (ICOADS) is “probably the most complete and heterogeneous collection of surface marine data
The National Ocean Service, has a minor problem they wish to address. While ‘navigating’ the ocean floor in Google Earth, countless amateur
[dropcap]I[/dropcap]n the three years since Google earthexpanded its reach into the ocean the company has focused with enthusiasm on building great
Maps are great visualizing tools that help tell a story and Google custom maps lets you create and share personalized, annotated maps of your world. The above
gCaptain was recently invited to visit Google HQ to meet Jenifer Austin Foulkes, the head of Google Oceans’ team, to share our ideas of integrating
The dynamic nature of the BP oil spill has been a challenge for a range of communities – from hotel operators to fishermen to local community leaders. We
Ever wonder how your voyage plan would look to Gerardus Mercator, John Speed or even Captain Cook? Laying out voyage plans has gotten easier in the past
Ship Simulator – It may not have the capabilities of a Transas Full Mission Simulator, the unique characteristics of a Tall Ship simulation or the pure
Today we look at SARSAT information embedded to Google Earth. Ryan Erickson at the Unofficial CG Blog tells
Original Photo Found HERE. While this is a rather old story, it just came to our attention through one of our many vast searches on the internet. This photo
The software development company, PlanetInAction, has just released a free ship simulator game that leverages the Google Earth plugin and presents it as the
Last week we were pleased to bring you google’s announcement of ocean data inclusion in Google Earth. Today we bring you an interview with the leading
Yesterday, Google unveiled its newest version of Google Earth at the California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco. Google Earth 5.0 introduces a number of
The Exploratorium brings us live earthquake monitor and mapping links! Normally I wouldn’t cut an paste so much info but in light of messages I’ve
Marinebuzz.com points us to World Port Source, a website that plots all the ports of the world on an easy to use and familiar Google Map. World Port Source
Pirate maps have long been the a source of intrigue but modern day treasure hunters more often use advance technology like remote operated vehicles and sonar
The International Chamber of Commerce brings us the live piracy map. The red markers are actual attaks as reported to the Maritime Security
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