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Google, Catlin Take Search And Maps Underwater
- Wall Street Journal, Wednesday, February 29, 2012 11:35 AM
Google's latest venture takes mapping underwater through a partnership with the Catlin Group, an international insurance and reinsurance company. Unlike efforts that bring Google Street View to desktop and mobile screens, this project focuses on environmental issues by allowing scientists to document coral reefs and underwater grasslands, as well as track the migration patterns of tiger sharks, sea turtles and manta rays.
