Current expedition

Exploration of Wake Island's Deep Sea

August 20 – September 18, 2026
Current Status
In Port
Update
Thanks for exploring the waters of the Marianas and the Federated States of Micronesia with us! New highlights will continue to drop as we're in port in Guam, mobilizing E/V Nautilus to prepare for our upcoming voyage to Wake Island. Located roughly midway between the Hawaiian and Mariana Islands, Wake Island is one of the most isolated landmasses on Earth. Set your alarms, we set sail on Wednesday! 
12 hours ago
Ship Location
Apra, Guam
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oet 2027 program applications
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Ocean Exploration Trust

Applications are officially OPEN to join the 2027 Nautilus Exploration Program and sail aboard E/V Nautilus next year! Educators and science communicators can apply to be a Science Communication Fellow, while students and recent graduates can apply for the Science and Engineering Internship Program to learn ocean science, ROV engineering, video systems engineering, or seafloor mapping/hydrography! All Fellows and Interns are PAID for their time. Learn more and apply by October 15 here.

guam nautilus participants cnmi
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Ocean Exploration Trust

The Guam Daily Post chats with NA180 Corps of Exploration members, science communicator Amanda Dedicatoria, Dena Kamano with the hashtag CNMI Department of Lands and Natural Resources' Division of Fish and Wildlife, and University of Guam student Angelie Donguines about sailing through Mariana and Micronesian waters.