Learn & Discover
Tools and resources for educators and ocean enthusiasts alike.
NOAA Ocean Exploration engages educators, students, and the general public to share discoveries made by the program and increase ocean literacy. Dive in here to explore deep-sea phenomena and resources and be inspired to better understand our ocean planet.
Popular Topics
Browse expedition content, news and discoveries, facts, images, videos, and more – organized by topic – and learn more about your deep-ocean world.
Ocean Facts
The ocean exploration facts in this section provide short answers to common or intriguing ocean questions.
Dive Deeper
Take a moment to dive a little deeper into ocean exploration. With activities, virtual events and celebrations, exploration features, and historical reviews, these multimedia-rich web offerings are designed to increase interest in and understanding of ocean exploration and its importance to our everyday lives.