Smithsonian Marine Collections on Google Earth

A screenshot of some of Smithsonian's marine story windows in Google Earth

Dive into the Gulf of Mexico without getting wet! The Smithsonian has recently uploaded some of its marine collections from that region onto Google Earth's Ocean Layer. Now you can go where our scientists have traveled and discover the biodiversity that exists beneath the water's surface. Want to see Google Earth's ocean layer in action? Watch our short video tour.