Under the Sea: The Bathymetric Globe

Some of the Earth’s most interesting canyons and mountains are hidden beneath thousands of feet of water. The Ocean Floor Globe shows these features at a greatly exaggerated 150x magnification.

This 18” globe is created with lasers to form a perfect sub-surface relief on a globe where the landmasses are represented as smooth terrain. The magnified relief approach of this particular design allows viewers to more easily identify the world’s undersea features.

The Ocean Floor Globe costs around $1,200. The globe is not particularly attractive, but it does provide a fascinating look at what lies beneath.