Tag: Sea Floor Mapping

Polymetallic nodules, such as those shown here, can occur on the ocean floor and are of interest for the critical minerals they contain. (Image credit: NOAA)

NOAA to Map Critical Mineral Deposits in Deep Waters off American Samoa

Coastal News
Ocean Awareness

1/26/2026 - By noaa.gov, noaa.gov. NOAA’s National Ocean Service announced today a new hydrographic survey project to map and characterize more than 30,000 square nautical miles of federal waters off American Samoa. This project is part of the Department of Commerce's implementation of the U.S. Offshore Critical Minerals Mapping Plan as defined… SEE MORE

NOAA
Sea Floor Mapping

“Women on the Water” with Dr. Jyotika Virmani, Executive Director at the Schmidt Institute for Ocean Exploration

Boating
Coastal News
Environment
Weather & Tides

8/10/2020 - Dr. Virmani, Executive Director of the Schmidt Institute, joins Anastasia Fischer, President of US Harbors for the 5th episode in our "Women on the Water" video series. Dr. Virmani, in addition to guiding one of the leading programs facilitating the mapping of our ocean floors is an established ocean atmosphere… SEE MORE

Dr. Jyotika Virmani
Ocean Exploration
Sea Floor Mapping
Women on the Water