The Earth is a watery place. H2O covers 71% of our planet’s surface, and vast oceans separate countries and continents by thousands of miles. Yet, nations and peoples are drawing closer than at any point before in history.
Certainly, some of what’s narrowed our world is attributable to access to travel and satellites. But the true link is more than planes or boats or antennas floating in the sky.
It’s the internet, and it’s made possible by an extensive network of over 350 submarine cables running along the ocean floor. As our connectivity becomes increasingly more crucial, the number and use of these subsea cables are only expected to grow.
