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 2023: Annual Report

This report is a high-level summary of NOAA Ocean Exploration’s accomplishments for 2023.

NOAA Ocean Exploration FY25 Funding Opportunity

NOAA Ocean Exploration’s Ocean Exploration Fiscal Year 2025 Funding Opportunity NOAA-OAR-OER-2025-25557 was announced on April 2, 2024.

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