The Ocean Exploration Trust was founded in 2008 by Titanic-discoverer and National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence Dr. Robert Ballard to engage in pure ocean exploration. Our international programs center on scientific exploration of the seafloor and many of our expeditions are launched from aboard Exploration Vessel (E/V) Nautilus, a 64-meter research vessel operated by the Ocean Exploration Trust. In addition to conducting scientific research, we offer our expeditions to explorers on shore via live video, audio, and data feeds from the field. We also bring educators and students of all ages aboard during E/V Nautilus expeditions, offering them hands-on experience in ocean exploration, research, and communications.

2014 Nautilus Expeditions

Coral and brittle star
Straits of Florida
June 11 – 15, 2014
NA041
U-boat wreck
Dry Tortugas
June 16 – 20, 2014
NA042
Coral
ECOGIG
June 22 – July 4, 2014
NA043
wreck of the Robert E. Lee
Exploring Unknown America
July 6 – 14, 2014
NA044
GISR site
Gulf Integrated Spill Research (GISR)
July 17 – 25, 2014
NA046
Sponges
Mesoamerican Reef
August 6 – 12, 2014
NA048
Jellyfish
Windward Passage Project
August 17 – 28, 2014
NA050
Kick 'em Jenny
Kick 'em Jenny Submarine Volcano Project
September 18 – October 8, 2014
NA054