Google Earth 5.0
Armchair exploration just got better. Google Earth’s latest version is loaded with lot more data to let users explore inside the oceans. According to the Official Google Blog
We have always had a big blue expanse and some low-resolution shading to suggest depth. But starting today we have a much more detailed bathymetric map (the ocean floor), so you can actually drop below the surface and explore the nooks and crannies of the seafloor in 3D. While you’re there you can explore thousands of data points including videos and images of ocean life, details on the best surf spots, logs of real ocean expeditions, and much more.
I had downloaded Google Earth and sampled it in the initial days of its first release, but never got to play much with it due to some technical issues. I just downloaded the latest again, and I am overwhelmed with the information available.
The oceanic content they are talking about includes content from National Geographic, BBC Earth and other sources. Get it here.