“The moon has been mapped to much higher detail than the deep sea. It’s a massive cliche, but it is true: We know more about the face of the moon than we know about our own deep ocean.”
Different types of maps will reveal different characteristics of a place. The Galápagos Islands are iconic sites for understanding how life evolved on Earth, and the researchers on the #CliffReefs expedition are examining different substrates and ecosystems, mapping them using both light and sound, hoping to explore new areas and study them in fine detail.
