Information Of Flows And Oceans

Question 1

How much data travels across the oceans via seafloor cables?

Answer 1

90%

Question 2

What is SEA-ME-WE 3 Cable?

Answer 2

• Connects SE Asia, Middle East and Western Europe
• Operation from end of 2000
• Used by 92 nations
• Longest system in world, total length of 39,000km
• Used for broadband, video services and ATM

Question 3

How is ocean connectivity protected?

Answer 3

• International governance conventions existed since 1880s to protect submarine cables
• 1884, 20 countries signed protection of sea cables

Question 4

Give 5 potential risks of ocean connectivity

Answer 4

• Tectonic hazards
• Tsunamis
• Anchors
• Fish
• Sabotage