Explore the ocean with Dr. Robert Ballard and the Corps of Exploration

Ocean Exploration Trust and the Nautilus Exploration Program seek out new discoveries in geology, biology, and archaeology while conducting scientific exploration of the seafloor. Our expeditions launch aboard Exploration Vessel Nautilus — a 68-meter research ship equipped with live-streaming underwater vehicles for scientists, students, and the public to explore the deep sea from anywhere in the world. We embed educators and interns in our expeditions who share their hands-on experiences via ship-to-shore connections with the next generation. Even while we are not at sea, explorers can dive into Nautilus Live to learn more about our expeditions, find educational resources, and marvel at new encounters.

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Museum of Science OET Shipwrecks Video
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Ocean Exploration Trust

#TBT to our NA173 expedition when Corps of Exploration members Megan Cook and Locke Patton connected from E/V Nautilus to the Museum of Science, Boston, to discuss searching for WWII shipwrecks! Watch the video here.
 

Kim Etsitty onboard EV Nautilus
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Ocean Exploration Trust

Congrats to 2026 Lead Science Communication Fellow Kim Etsitty from Navajo Pine High School, who will be returning to E/V Nautilus this year! Learn more via The Tri-City Record here.