The control room on NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer during a remotely operated vehicle dive.
NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer has completed the EXPRESS: West Coast Mapping 2022 expedition, marking the end of field operations for 2022. The ship will now enter a repair period, with operations expected to resume in March 2023. Details about 2023 plans will be shared when available.
NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer is the only federal vessel dedicated to exploring our largely unknown ocean for the purpose of discovery and the advancement of knowledge about the deep ocean.
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In 2022, NOAA Ocean Exploration will spend more than 200 days at sea on NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer while exploring in both the Atlantic and Pacific ocean basins.
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From scientists and students to members of the general public, learn how to get involved with expeditions led by NOAA Ocean Exploration on NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer.
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Follow expeditions on NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer while underway or retrace past expeditions. For each expedition, you'll find content ranging from stories to images and videos.
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