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An Ocean in Motion: NASA’s Mesmerizing View of Earth’s Underwater Highways

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An Ocean in Motion: NASA’s Mesmerizing View of Earth’s Underwater Highways

This data visualization showing ocean currents around the world uses data from NASA’s ECCO model, or Estimating the Circulation and Climate of the Ocean. The model pulls data from spacecraft, buoys, and other measurements.


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Mar 03, 2025
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