Scientists have welcomed the decision to make all ocean depth data (bathymetry) gathered in the search for missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 publicly available. A detailed survey of 60,000 sq km of seabed is to be undertaken to help refine the hunt for the lost jet. The depth and shape of Earth’s ocean floor is very poorly known. Leading researchers say the MH370 example should be a spur to gather much better data elsewhere in the world. Read More
