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These missions collect "bathymetric" data (sea depth and contours) and meteorological info. This is critical for undersea warfare , as temperature and salinity data help submarine commanders elude detection and improve sonar performance.

Recent discoveries by the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) have highlighted planets that may be entirely covered by water. Distant Ocean

A "Super-Earth" 48 light-years away that sits in its star’s habitable zone, potentially holding liquid water. 2. China's "Distant-Ocean" Survey Activities These missions collect "bathymetric" data (sea depth and