NOAA Ocean Exploration Operations on NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer

Control room on NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer

The control room on NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer during a remotely operated vehicle dive.

 

In Port: California

December 2023 - April 2024

On December 8, NOAA Ocean Exploration completed the final expedition of 2023 on NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer. The ship will undergo repairs and testing through March 2024 before transiting to the Hawaiian Islands at the end of April where we will begin work in the central Pacific region. Stay tuned for information on our 2024 expedition plans!

About the Ship

NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer

Meet the Ship

NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer is the only federal vessel dedicated to exploring our largely unknown ocean for the purpose of discovery and the advancement of knowledge about the deep ocean.

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NOAA Ocean Exploration Seeks Pacific Islands Science Advisor

Seeking Pacific Islands Science Advisor

NOAA Ocean Exploration is seeking a Pacific Islands science advisor to support an upcoming campaign to map and explore Pacific Island deepwater areas.

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Get Involved

Get Involved

From scientists and students to members of the general public, learn how to get involved with expeditions led by NOAA Ocean Exploration on NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer.

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Browse Expeditions

Follow expeditions on NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer while underway or retrace past expeditions. For each expedition, you'll find content ranging from stories to images and videos.

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