We’re fans here of Google Earth, not simply for it’s innate ability to locate remote surf spots, but it’s power in displaying data that was once only static. The Google Earth image above allows us to visualize, for the first time, the impact humans are having on the ocean’s ecosystems. The full map shows that over 40% of the world’s oceans are heavily affected by human activities and very few areas remain untouched, including the Pacific Northwest.
