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.

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Education Topics

These education theme pages are designed to provide the best of what the NOAA Ocean Exploration website has to offer on a number of popular ocean science topics. Each theme page provides access to background information, lessons, multimedia elements, career profiles, and information on associated past expeditions.

Seamounts
Seafloor Mapping
Bioluminescence
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Maritime Heritage
Bioluminescence
Deep-Sea Corals
Cold Seeps
Underwater Robots
Hydrothermal Vents and Volcanoes
Cold Seeps
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Maritime Heritage
Explore and learn about maritime heritage with NOAA Ocean Exploration's educational resources designed for students and educators but accessible to all learners.
Deep-Sea Corals
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Seafloor Mapping
Seamounts
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Underwater Robots
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Hydrothermal Vents and Volcanoes
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All Classroom Materials

Discover selected ocean exploration education materials, including lesson plans, fact sheets, expedition content, ocean facts, and images and videos.

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Deep Ocean Education Project

The Deep Ocean Education Project website is a one-stop shop for ocean exploration education, combining resources and opportunities from NOAA Ocean Exploration, Ocean Exploration Trust, and Schmidt Ocean Institute.
Professional Development Opportunities

An essential component of NOAA Ocean Exploration’s mission is to enhance ocean science literacy and understanding of why it is important to explore our little-known ocean world. To help fulfill this mission, we offer professional learning opportunities for educators to dive deeper into ocean science and exploration topics

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Have questions about educational materials or professional development opportunities? Contact the NOAA Ocean Exploration Education Team at oceanexeducation@noaa.gov.

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