Imagine if protecting the fragile underwater ecosystems and reaching business goals were simultaneously achievable. Imagine if a vessel operator could make valuable contributions to global initiatives without changing their daily operations. Imagine if our map of the seafloor here on Earth was as detailed as our map of the surface of Mars. At FarSounder, we have discovered that these first two ideals are actually a reality, and support the third dream. Safety at sea is a top priority for the marine industry for many reasons. Not only is safety important to a successful voyage and achieving business objectives, but also, for protecting the ecosystem. It is something many of us think about everyday while working to find ways to improve safety to keep our business strong, and in turn, the ecosystem thriving.

Fortunately, expedition vessels have a wide range of navigation sensors they can use in conjunction with their charts to help them navigate such waters more safely. While navigating in these locations, these explorers are able to be a part of the solution through a worldwide crowdsourcing initiative. They have the opportunity to contribute to the global community by recording their depth and position observations along the way.