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We Know the Moon Better Than the Deep Sea

Conservation

You may have heard: Scientists have more detailed maps of the moon than of the deep seafloor. This is because our moon is airless, waterless and directly observable from orbit, while the deep seafloor is hidden under miles of opaque ocean. The deep seafloor is also shockingly vast, covering over two-thirds of the Earth’s surface—roughly […] The post We…

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Conservation decisions shape the parks, coastlines and wild places that outdoor communities depend on.