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September 22, 2009

Fresh Update to the Ocean Expeditions layer

Google has just updated the Ocean Expeditions layer in Google Earth, and they've added some great content about expeditions around the world. To access this layer, simply check the Ocean Expeditions icon inside of the Ocean folder or you can open this kml file .

Ocean Expeditions Layer in Google Earth

Once opened, a variety of ship icons will appear in the ocean. Ships with a yellow shaded background represent live or recent expeditions (such as the National Geographic expedition to Cocos Island), while ships with a blue shaded background represent expeditions older than six months (such as various expeditions by the Cousteau Society). As you zoom in, more details will appear. Also, if you select a placemark for a particular expedition, it will load tracks and other placemarks for more details on that expedition.

Hopefully you'll find the Tahina Expedition in this layer in the not too distant future. :-)

Posted by FrankTaylor at September 22, 2009 2:11 PM

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Comments

How about showing the great gabage patches in the worlds oceans. Most people have no idea how bad it is.

Posted by: Nelson at September 27, 2009 11:47 AM

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