These Hippasterid sea stars were seen eating Primnoa sp. corals during Dive 07 of the expedition.

Seascape Alaska 3: Expedition Summary

From July 14 - July 25, NOAA Ocean Exploration and partners conducted the third in a series of Seascape Alaska expeditions on NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer. Over the course of 12 days at sea, the team conducted 6 full remotely operated vehicle (ROV) dives, mapped nearly 16,000 square kilometers (6,180 square miles), and collected a variety of biological and geological samples.

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October Desktop Wallpaper Calendar
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Coastal elevation data allow scientists to document how the coastal environment is changing over time. At War in the Pacific National Historical Park, such data is particularly important since past human activities, such as those related to World War II, and natural events, such as typhoons, have contributed to the current shape and structure of the coast.
Field Validation of Novel Low-Cost Underwater Robot for Deepwater Exploration and Characterization
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Coastal elevation data allow scientists to document how the coastal environment is changing over time. At War in the Pacific National Historical Park, such data is particularly important since past human activities, such as those related to World War II, and natural events, such as typhoons, have contributed to the current shape and structure of the coast.
Measuring Elevation to Understand Coastal Change
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Notice of Federal Funding Opportunity

Notice of Federal Funding Opportunity

The deadline for full proposals for NOAA Ocean Exploration’s Ocean Exploration Fiscal Year 2024 Funding Opportunity has been extended to 11:59 p.m. EDT on November 8, 2023.

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Ocean Exploration: Learning Runs Deep

Ocean Exploration: Learning Runs Deep

These multimedia features, developed in partnership with the monthly science education magazine OYLA, take a deeper dive into what we know about the ocean, sharing some of the its secrets.

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NOAA Ocean Exploration 2023 Expeditions

NOAA Ocean Exploration 2023 Expeditions

In 2023, NOAA Ocean Exploration will lead or support projects will span the globe, from exploring hydrothermal vents along the Mid-Atlantic Ridge to diving deep in the waters off Alaska and more.

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Deep Ocean Education Project

Deep Ocean Education Project

The Deep Ocean Education Project website is a one-stop shop for ocean exploration education, combining resources from NOAA Ocean Exploration, Ocean Exploration Trust, and Schmidt Ocean Institute.

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Aleutians Bound

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Hotspot of Biodiversity

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Ships of Discovery Overview

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The Foundation for Exploration

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