The Saildrone Surveyor in the North Pacific Ocean during its transit from the Aleutian Islands to its home port in Alameda, California.

Unexplored Waters of Alaska and California Mapped During Uncrewed Expedition

The Aleutians Uncrewed Ocean Exploration expedition has resulted in the mapping of more than 45,000 square kilometers (17,375 square miles) of seafloor in previously unexplored areas around Alaska’s Aleutian Islands and off the California coast.

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Transferring freshly extracted deep-sea coral DNA from species collected in Pacific Remote Islands Marine National Monument during genome skimming library preparation in February 2023.
Exploring the Biodiversity of Remote Pacific Ocean Deep-Sea Coral Communities With eDNA
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NOAA Ocean Exploration works with partners to explore previously unknown areas of our ocean, making discoveries of scientific, economic, and cultural value and supporting innovations in exploration tools and capabilities. In 2023, projects will span the globe.
NOAA Ocean Exploration 2023 Expeditions
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Bubbles of methane gas rise through a mussel bed at the Pascaguola Dome.
Deep Dive into Cold Seeps: Virtual Professional Learning Event
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About NOAA Ocean Exploration

About NOAA Ocean Exploration

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

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Screenshot of the 2022 NOAA Ocean Exploration annual report video

NOAA Ocean Exploration 2022 Annual Report: A Year in Review

This annual report provides a look back at some of our stories from 2022.

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Data and Results

Data & Results

Access diverse scientific data, video, images, documents, and other information associated with office-supported ocean exploration expeditions.

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Deep Ocean Education Project

Deep Ocean Education Project

The Deep Ocean Education Project website makes learning about the deep-sea accessible to all.

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The Lost Whaler

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