Map: The World’s Network of Submarine Cables

Satellites get all the glory, but 99% of the world’s data actually flows through a vast network of fiber optic submarine cables. Read more

Map: Visualizing Every Ship at Sea in Real-Time

We show you a website that tracks every ship in real-time, and use it to highlight the world’s oil chokepoints, the coast of Somalia, and other observations. Read more

Visualizing the Prolific Plastic Problem in Our Oceans

There is a staggering amount of plastic debris swirling around our oceans. This infographic and video help put this plastic problem in perspective. Read more

Visualizing the Human Impact on the Ocean Economy

The ocean economy is under threat. How are human activities impacting the sustainable use of our ocean assets, valued at over $24 trillion? Read more

Visualizing Countries by Share of Earth’s Surface

There are 510 million kmĀ² of area on the Earth, but less than 30% of this is land. Here’s the share countries make up of the Earth’s surface. Read more

A Deep Dive Into the World’s Oceans, Lakes, and Drill Holes

A unique and entertaining graphic that compares the depth of the world’s lakes and oceans, as well as the deepest holes ever drilled. Read more