How Quickly Do Ships Cross the Oceans? (North America) | California Academy of Sciences

Ships cross waters like whales, but in a matter of days or weeks. Shipping lanes not only connect human societies, but they also connect biological environments through which they pass. This clip demonstrates North American ship traffic over an eleven day period.
Data Sources: Marine Traffic (AIS) Data: Global and Northern California Region courtesy of marinetraffic.com
Video Credit: California Academy of Sciences Visualization Studio
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