About NOAA Ocean Exploration

Learn about NOAA Ocean Exploration, a federal organization dedicated to exploring the unknown ocean, unlocking its potential through scientific discovery, technological advancements, and data delivery.

NOAA Ocean Exploration 2024 Expeditions

In 2024, projects will take place in the North and South Pacific oceans and in deepwater areas around Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Data and Products

NOAA Ocean Exploration ensures public access to the diverse scientific data and information collected during ocean expeditions that we support, including those on NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer.

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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We Are All Explorers

Ships of Discovery Overview

The Foundation for Exploration