三維數字海洋基於地球球體模型，採用目前國際先進的三維地球球體表達技術，通過多媒體、動態可視化和虛擬仿真等多種手段，實現海底、水體、海面、海島等多種海洋自然要素和海洋現象的直觀表達，為公眾展現一個有生命力的、鮮活的虛擬海洋世界......

For nearly a century, WHOI has been one of the best known and most trusted names in ocean science and exploration. Our scientists and engineers have played a part in many of the discoveries that form the modern understanding of the ocean and how it interacts with other parts of the planet, including human society.

Worldwide marine meteorological and oceanographic communities are working in partnership under the umbrella of the WMO-IOC Joint Technical Commission for Oceanography and Marine Meteorology, in order to respond to interdisciplinary requirements for met/ocean observations, data management and service products.

To perform basic and applied research to promote the efficient use of coastal and ocean resources
To undertake comprehensive surveys and studies of Korea's seas and open oceans
To conduct scientific research in polar and tropical regions, especially in Antarctica and south Pacific......