Current expedition

Deep-Sea Habitats of the Cook Islands

October 1 – 21, 2025

Applications are open to join the Nautilus Exploration Program for 2026! Formal and informal educators are invited to apply to be Science Communication Fellows while students and early career professionals can apply to our Science and Engineering Internship Program. 

Current Status
Exploring Now
Update
We are continuing to explore this incredibly deep abyssal plain with Little Hercules as part of Dive L1010, about 110 nautical miles north of Aitutaki. During this 36-hour dive, we're continuing to conduct transect surveys to better characterize this nodule field. Send your questions to our team in the chat box below! 
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Ship Location
Waters of the Cook Islands
Our team is in the control room and ready for your questions!

Current Watch

Video Engineer

Atalanta Pilot

Hercules Pilot

Navigator

Communications

Data Logger

Hercules Pilot

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