Two maps, one captioned “satellite-derived” and the other “multibeam” show red lines denoting mapping tracks weaving back and forth over a diagonal band. On the upper left, one seamount is shown from above in the satellite-derived imagery, but there are two in the multibeam imagery.
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Comparison of Imagery and Map

Comparison of satellite-derived imagery (left) and map generated using the multibeam sonar system on the ship (right).

From: Live From the Field: Updates from Shari

Credit

NOAA Ocean Exploration, 2026 Pacific Islands Mapping