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Explorer-in-Training Program: Application Period Open

As part of its mission to train the next generation of ocean explorers, the NOAA Office of Ocean Exploration and Research hosts undergraduate and graduate students in the Explorer-in-Training program, where participants gain valuable experience in deepwater mapping and exploration. Applications for 2020 are currently being accepted; the deadline to apply is January 31, 2020.

Imaged by its camera sled ROV Seirios, ROV Deep Discoverer explores some interesting, yet potentially dangerous geology, on the Pourtalès Terrace during Dive 10 of the 2019 Southeastern U.S. Deep-sea Exploration.

2019 Southeastern U.S. Deep-sea Exploration: The Challenges of ROV Operations in the Southeastern United States

In this illustration, remotely operated vehicles Deep Discoverer and Seirios explore the seafloor and water column.

2019 Southeastern U.S. Deep-sea Exploration: Students Are the Link Between Deep-Sea Exploration and STEM Innovation

This glass sponge (Euplectellidae) was seen during Dive 05 of the 2019 Southeastern U.S. Deep-sea Exploration.

2019 Southeastern U.S. Deep-sea Exploration: Not Your Average Sponges

About OER

Learn about the NOAA Office of Ocean Exploration and Research, the nation's only federal organization dedicated to exploring the global ocean.

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Ten Years of Collecting Ocean Exploration Data

The NOAA Office of Ocean Exploration and Research has been collecting ocean exploration data from NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer since 2009.

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Data & Results

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Explorer-in-Training Program: Application Period Open

2019 Southeastern U.S. Deep-sea Exploration: The Challenges of ROV Operations in the Southeastern United States

2019 Southeastern U.S. Deep-sea Exploration: Students Are the Link Between Deep-Sea Exploration and STEM Innovation

2019 Southeastern U.S. Deep-sea Exploration: Not Your Average Sponges

About OER

Ten Years of Collecting Ocean Exploration Data

Data & Results

For Educators

Recent Expeditions

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