NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer: NOAA Ocean Exploration
The control room on NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer during a remotely operated vehicle dive.
In Port
May 5-June 19, 2025
NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer is in port in Honolulu, Hawai’i, following the successful completion of the Beyond the Blue: Papahānaumokuākea ROV and Mapping (EX2503) expedition. The ship will remain in port for an extended period of time before resuming mapping operations on June 19.
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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.
A popular and trusted ocean science community resource used (and contributed to) by ocean scientists around the world to help identify animals seen during deep-ocean exploration.
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.
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.