GPS and radar can scout out missing objects on Earth's surface but are no match for the ocean. Water absorbs electromagnetic radiation, which is why sonar tech using sound waves is necessary.

She told Hawaii police she was following GPS directions at the time and mistook the ocean for a puddle in the road, according to the publication. It’s not the first time this has happened.

Iran ceasefire, security issues for shipowners in the Strait of Hormuz are ongoing. A tanker CEO tells CNBC that GPS jamming ...

In a nutshell Scientists discovered sea turtles can learn and remember specific magnetic field signatures of geographic locations, effectively creating their own internal GPS system that helps ...

Abstract: GPS and other global satellite navigation systems (GNSSs) has become integral to our society in both obvious and subtle ways. We knowingly rely on it every day for mapping or ride sharing.

Lessons from a modern wayfinder who navigates the ocean without GPS. June 13, 2025 9:38 AM ET. By . Manoush Zomorodi , Rachel Faulkner White , Sanaz Meshkinpour ...

Many boaters use GPS devices where they can pinpoint their location in case they need help and give someone all of these numbers. For weekend boaters, 3 words are a lot easier. Developers mapped ...

A new ocean is slowly forming in East Africa as the African, Arabian, and Somali plates drift apart. ... GPS technology allows scientists to monitor these subtle but significant changes.

Tourist following GPS directions drives into ocean at harbor, Hawaii video shows By Don Sweeney. May 31, 2023 1:58 PM.