The Marine Geospatial Ecology Lab was instrumental in creating the Census of Marine Life layer in the latest release of Google Earth, which includes many enhancements in displaying the oceans- from breaking the surface of sea level, detailed views of the sea floor, and creating "landmarks" off dry land. The lab's Census of Marine Life Mapping & Visualization project developed many of the placemarks in the new Google Ocean's layer and Dr. Halpin was part of the press unveiling at the Google headquarters.

• Press coverage from Duke University: "Duke Scientist Joins Gore, Google In Unveiling Ocean Resource"
  
• From Cnet News: "Why the Oceans Matter... To Google"
  
• New York Times "Google Earth Fills in it's Watery Gaps"