Phone
Where is the ocean in my phone?
In the connection
Every text, photo and video travels through a network of fiber-optic cables resting on the ocean floor. Together, they carry more than 95% of international internet traffic, making the ocean an essential part of how we stay connected.
Reimagined
SMART Cables
Scientists are transforming submarine communication cables into ocean observatories. In addition to carrying internet traffic, these cables can help detect earthquakes, monitor ocean temperatures, listen for whale calls and track changes in the ocean over time.
By listening to the ocean continuously instead of only during research expeditions, scientists can:
Better understand whale migration
Detect endangered whales in near real time
Help reduce ship strikes
Monitor underwater earthquakes and tsunamis
Track changes in ocean temperature
Better understand the health of the ocean