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Current Status

Sonar Mapping

Update

Our team is continuing our transit away from the path of Typhoon Bavi, utilizing sonar mapping along our course. Stay tuned as we navigate to safer waters!

12 hours ago

Ship Location

Mariana Archipelago

Our team is not available to answer questions at this time.

Current Watch

Marina Garwood

Watch Leader

Ale'a Duenas

Scientist

Sandra Little

Data Logger

Dan Cormany

Hercules Pilot

Dani Hinshaw

Hercules Pilot

Kristopher Krasnosky

Atalanta Pilot

Isabella Monaco

Navigator

Jacqueline Ratliff

Video Engineer

Ashley Cosme

Communications

Recent Highlights

Rare Purple Acorn Worms in the Deep-Sea of the Marianas!

Video:

Rare Purple Acorn Worms in the Deep-Sea of the Marianas!

Shrimp on a seafloor rock with nodules in the background, Cook Islands

Blog:

Exploring the Largest and Least Known Habitats on Earth at a Critical Moment

E/V Nautilus Returns to the Marianas to Explore Deep-Sea with Ocean Exploration Technology Collaboration

Blog:

E/V Nautilus Returns to the Marianas to Explore Deep-Sea with Ocean Exploration Technology Collaboration

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