Google Dives Into World's Oceans

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US-headquartered internet giant Google, in a major upgrade to its free Google Earth program, has launched what is claimed to be one of the most comprehensive 3D maps of the ocean floor. The new feature, called Ocean, enables users of Google Earth to dive beneath the water surface, explore 3D underwater terrain and browse ocean-related content contributed by leaders in ocean science and advocacy.rn"With this latest version of Google Earth you can not only zoom into whatever part of our planet's surface you wish to examine in closer detail, you can now dive into the world's oceans that cover almost three-quarters of the planet and discover new wonders that had not been accessible in previous versions of this magical experience," said the former American vice-president Al Gore, at the launch of Google Earth 5.0 in San Fransisco, California, USA.rnOcean in Google Earth combines seafloor terrain and expert content to provide users with an opportunity to explore some of the most difficult-to-reach parts of the world. Virtual travellers to Hawaii, for example, can examine underwater volcanoes, see videos about the marine life of the region and read about nearby shipwrecks.