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Pod of the Planet Episode 16: World Oceans Day 2021
Today we’re celebrating World Oceans Day with a deep dive into an international project to map the entire seafloor.
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No Longer Just ‘Girl Talk’
Fifth graders commemorate pioneering mapmaker Marie Tharp using comics, pictures, and poems.
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Mapping the Most Mysterious Planet of All: Earth
For her work toward charting the global ocean floor, scientist Vicki Ferrini has been named by the Explorer Club as one of 50 people changing the world.
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Project Aims to Map World’s Oceans by 2030
More than 85 percent of the ocean floor remains unmapped, leaving us in the dark about much of the earth’s topography. A global, non-profit effort will try to remedy that, and influence everything from climate research and weather prediction to mineral resource exploration and fisheries.
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The Floor of the Ocean Comes into Better Focus
The bottom of the ocean just keeps getting better. Or at least more interesting to look at.
COP31, the 2026 United Nations Climate Change Conference, aims to advance dialogue, strengthen consensus, and accelerate climate action on a global scale. From November 9–20, 2026 in Antalya, Türkiye, heads of state, ministers, scientists, business leaders, and civil society will gather to advance efforts in emission targets, climate finance, and adaptation and resilience. Once again, our experts, students, and global thought leaders from Columbia Climate School and across Columbia University are contributing to key events, sharing insights, and helping shape the dialogue toward ambitious, science-based solutions. Learn More
