IBCSO is the authoritative map of the Southern Ocean with the largest database of depth measurements. With billions of soundings contributed by organisations across the globe, it portrays the Southern Ocean seafloor in so-far unprecedented detail.
IBCSO is a regional mapping initiative of the General Bathymetric Chart of the Oceans (GEBCO). It is closely associated with and supported by the Nippon Foundation – GEBCO Seabed 2030 Project (Seabed 2030).
GEBCO is a project under the auspice of the International Hydrographic Organization (IHO) and the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) of UNESCO. Furthermore, IBCSO is an Expert Group of the Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR).
Dec. 9-13 | 2024, Washington, D.C., Walter E. Washington Convention Center Science has always been about the new. The now. The next. It’s what propels us, feeding our questions and inspiring our work. The constant question and answer form a rhythm,...
Nov. 5-7 | 2024, Rostock-Warnemünde, Yachthafenresidenz Hohe Düne On behalf of the International Federation of Hydrographic Societies (IFHS) the German Hydrographic Society (DHyG) will host the international hydrographic conference and exhibition...
Aug. 17-24 | 2024, Pucón, Gran Hotel Enjoy The SCAR Open Science Conference (SCAR OSC) stands as the foremost global platform for Antarctic science. It unites hundreds of researchers and other stakeholders who showcase cutting-edge advancements,...
Nov. 27- 29 2023 | Bremen, Germany, Alfred-Wegener-Institut Helmholtz-Zentrum für Polar und Meeresforschung The Fifth Arctic-Antarctic and North Pacific Mapping Meeting continues the series of mapping meetings organised and hosted by The Nippon...
Nov. 7, 8 | 2023, MONACO, Oceanographic Museum of Monaco Held on behalf of GEBCO, this event draws global experts in ocean technology, science and policy to discuss deep and coastal ocean exploration, offshore surveying technology, policy,...
Sept. 11, 14 | 2023, Trieste, Trieste Convention Centre The INStabilities & Thresholds in ANTarctica (INSTANT) Scientific Research Programme provides a co-ordinating framework that will augment other important international research initiatives...