Hitting the Books: Newfangled oceanographers helped win WWII using marine science
Trailblazing researcher Mary Sears led the unprecedented oceanic intelligence gathering effort.
oceanography
Almost a fifth of Earth's ocean floor has been mapped
It could help with biology, tide tracking and internet cables.
Drones and RC kayaks offer fresh views of the ocean
Scripps' research vessel Sally Ride has a few new high-tech tools in its arsenal.
Xprize offers $7 million for exploring the ocean floor
The Shell Ocean Discovery Xprize offers serious cash for mapping the seafloor with robots.
