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.

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Exploring Now
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Aloha fellow Ocean Explorers! Little Hercules is currently on our fourth dive of NA182. We are currently exploring the abyssal plain south of the Hawaiian Islands in the Kamehameha Basin.
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Hawaiian Islands
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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.