
Although oceans cover over 70% of Earth's surface, they remain some of the least understood environments on the planet. In honor of World Oceans Day, this special digital booklet from Spectroscopy Magazine explores how cutting-edge technology is unlocking secrets from the seafloor to the surface. From using Raman spectroscopy to study microbial processes under extreme deep-sea pressure to deploying remotely operated vehicles that analyze hydrothermal vents in real-time, discover how analytical science is helping us appreciate both the beauty of the ocean and the critical role analytical science plays in understanding and protecting it.