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
Exploring Now
Update
Aloha from E/V Nautilus! ROVs have just touched the ocean floor for NA182's first dive in Papahānaumokuākea Marine Sanctuary. We will be using ROV Hercules to explore geological formations and biodiversity around 400-500m depth. Send our team your questions!
1 hour 49 minutes ago
Ship Location
Papahānaumokuākea National Marine Sanctuary
Our team is in the control room and ready for your questions!

Current Watch

Watch Leader

Navigator

Communications

Hercules Pilot

Hercules Pilot

Atalanta Pilot

Video Engineer

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.