The networked cables will be placed along the Juan de Fuca Ridge as well as other oceanic sites, in the water column, and on the ocean floor. These sensors and cameras will be linked via the Internet using electro-optical cables and will measure things like underwater eruptions, earthquakes, storms.

Watch John’s TED video below:

http://www.ted.com/talks/lang/eng/john_delaney_wiring_an_interactive_ocean.html

(via TED)