Google takes Street View underwater at Great Barrier Reef

A turtle swims by Google’s undersea camera at Australia’s Great Barrier Reef.
(Credit: Google)
Google is bringing the undersea world to the Internet’s landlubbers.
The Web giant today launched an expansion of its Map tool to take users on an adventure that includes colorful reef fish, coral forests, and rare turtles. The goal of the program is to allow people around the world to explore the ocean while also conducting the first detailed study of the composition and health of coral reefs.
“With these vibrant and stunning photos you don’t have to be a scuba diver — or even know how to swim…

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