2021 NOAA Ocean Exploration interns during a conference call with NOAA Research leadership.

2022 Explorer-in-Training Program Application Period Now Open

The application for the 2022 Explorer-in-Training Program is now open! Applications are currently being accepted for opportunities between March to September of 2022 and are due February 5 (2-4 week expedition-based opportunities) or February 15 (10-week internship program).

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NOAA Ocean Exploration Cooperative Institute Webinar Series Available for Viewing
NOAA Ocean Exploration Cooperative Institute Webinar Series Available for Viewing
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NOAA Ocean Exploration is the only federal program dedicated to exploring the ocean to fill gaps in our basic understanding of deep waters and the seafloor — and we’ve been doing it for 20 years.
Deep-Ocean Mapping Highlights
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From 2008 through early November 2021, NOAA Ocean Exploration mapped 2 million square kilometers (772,204 square miles) of seafloor aboard NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer. Okeanos Explorer is equipped with state-of-the-art multibeam sonar systems that use beams of sound to map the ocean floor. This map shows the cumulative multibeam mapping coverage. The gray lines indicate the boundaries of the U.S. Exclusive Economic Zone.
NOAA Ocean Exploration Meets Major Mapping Milestone on NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer
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For Educators

For Educators

Find educational materials and professional development opportunities for educators designed to enhance ocean literacy.

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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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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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