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
Vehicles Descending
Update
Good morning from the Central Pacific! ROVs Little Hercules and Atalanta are on their way to the seafloor for L1031, our 3rd dive of NA182. ROVs will be descending to a depth of over 5600m to explore an international abyssal plain site east of the Johnston Atoll EEZ and south of the Hawaiian islands.
2 hours ago
Ship Location
Central Pacific Ocean
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Recent Posts

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.

erin winnick beyond the frequency
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Ocean Exploration Trust

Corps of Exploration member and Lead Science Communication Fellow Erin Winick Anthony spoke to the Alliance Amateur Radio Network LIVE from E/V Nautilus earlier this season. Watch the video here.