Crowdsourced Bathymetry

Crowdsourced bathymetry (CSB) is the collection and sharing of depth measurements from vessels, using standard navigation instruments, while engaged in routine maritime operations. Crowdsourcing depth data provides an unprecedented opportunity to achieve a comprehensive and detailed map of the ocean floor. By involving a wide range of contributors, including research vessels, autonomous underwater vehicles, and recreational sailors, vast areas of coastal waters and the ocean can be covered. This collaborative approach generates improved bathymetric maps that unlock valuable insights into marine environments, facilitating scientific discoveries with far-reaching implications for conservation, resource management and our overall understanding of the world's oceans. Data consist of the raw (as collected) point-depth files, and may also include processed or edited versions of the data and/or metadata. The Crowdsourced Bathymetry archive provides data that span the globe and are discoverable and accessible via map interface or API search options.