Multibeaming the seafloor

Seamounts are mountains that are found under the sea. They are generally volcanic and can be found along the mid-ocean...

RV Tangaroa is NIWA’s main research vessel – 70 metres long, nearly 14 metres wide and with a 7 metre...

Plankton, which means floating, are microscopic organisms that drift in either saltwater or freshwater. These organisms can be animals, plants...

In this activity, students create a model seafloor and create a map of it through taking depth readings.