(source: Google Earth)

The wreck of the RMS Titanic passenger liner, which sank on the night of April 14th 1912, almost 96 years to the day, was finally discovered in 1985 by marine archeologist, Robert Ballard.

It is amazing how now, thanks to Google technology, the wreck that took over 70 years, and a sizeable scientific effort to locate, can now be accessed with just a click of the mouse!

The exact coordinates of the wreckage (41° 43’ 57” N, 49° 56’ 49” W) can be entered into Google Earth for a precise satellite picture of the location of the wreck.

And in exactly the same way that we can take part in a virtual exploration of the wreck, we can also participate in global activism without having to move out of our seats. New media technology now permits us to donate, support or become actively involved on a social level in campaigns such as Free Tibet or Save Darfur, as a supporter, donor or activist.

Greenpeace International’s website has a “Get Involved” section, where you can sign up to become an online activist and receive alerts about a variety of campaigns in which you can participate from home, and Action Aid has an “Act Now” section, where supporters can send open emails or participate online in their UN, Put Food on the table” campaign.