Mapping the invisible highways that move our oceans
Witness a stunning visualization of Earth's global ocean currents. Using NASA's ECCO model, this footage reveals the complex, moving patterns of the underwater systems that drive our planet's circulation.
The visualization is powered by NASA's Estimating the Circulation and Climate of the Ocean (ECCO) model. To reconstruct these massive underwater movements, the model integrates diverse datasets, including measurements from spacecraft, ocean buoys, and various other instruments.
Released by NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center in February 2025, the project brings together scientific computing and high-end visualization to illustrate physical oceanography. The work involves a collaborative effort between NASA JPL and GSFC scientists to transform complex climate indicators into a clear, cinematic view of planetary motion.
Source: An Ocean in Motion: NASA's Mesmerizing View of Earth's Underwater Highways
