Undersea fiber-optic cables form the foundations of global internet connectivity, transmitting over 99% of international data traffic. These cables, composed of optical fibers encased in protective layers, stretch across oceanic floors, linking major economic centers worldwide. They support a wide range of activities, including economic transactions, military operations, diplomatic communications, and cloud computing services. The global stock. Photo courtesy of ASN Red buoy markers mark the path of a submarine cable being laid in the ocean.
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