Current expedition

Deep-Sea Habitats of the Hawaiian Archipelago

September 22 – October 12, 2026

Applications are open to join the Nautilus Exploration Program for 2027!  Students and early-career professionals can apply to our Science and Engineering Internship Program, while educators and science communicators can apply to be Science Communication Fellows! Apply by October 15.

Current Status
Sonar Mapping
Update
Aloha! The ROVs are now back on deck, and we have completed our second dive with Hercules in Papahānaumokuākea National Marine Sanctuary. We will be seafloor mapping for the next several hours before we arrive to our next dive site. Please stay tuned for updates, and we are excited to continue exploring with you during the NA182 expedition!
21 hours 3 minutes ago
Ship Location
Papahānaumokuākea National Marine Sanctuary
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Recent Posts

OET JOT
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Ocean Exploration Trust

OET's article, "Building the Next Generation of Explorers," appears in the Journal of Ocean Technology's "Youth and the Ocean: A Fresh Perspective" issue. Read it here.

oet art contest 2027
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Ocean Exploration Trust

The 2027 Art Design Contest is now OPEN! Students ages 5-18 can submit artwork for the official 2027 Nautilus Expedition Season to be worn and displayed by members of the Corps of Exploration during our annual exploration cruises and to represent the expedition season for the team. Learn more and submit by November 20.