Limited surveying of the deep sea, a tiny 0.001%

A study by the Ocean Discovery League reveals that despite the significant size of the ocean's seafloor, particularly the deep seafloor, our visual exploration coverage is alarmingly minimal. Utilizing two methods, researchers found that only 2130 km² to 3823 km² of the deep seafloor has been observed since 1958. This translates to an abysmal 0.0006 to 0.001% of the deep ocean floor, illustrating the immense challenges and uncharted territories that remain, hinting at an urgent need for more deep-sea exploration efforts.

Researchers estimate that only 0.0006 to 0.001% of the deep seafloor has been observed since 1958, highlighting a vast unexplored area.

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