Celebrating 15 Years of Nautilus Live & Ocean Exploration Trust

It’s been over 15 years since Dr. Robert Ballard founded the Ocean Exploration Trust and acquired Exploration Vessel Nautilus with the mission of exploring our ocean and sharing the excitement of discovery with the world. In this video, look back at our journey from the Mediterranean Sea into the vastness of the Central Pacific conducting over 150 expeditions, mapping over a million square kilometers of seafloor, and launching over 1,000 successful remotely operated vehicle dives. 

Alongside our many partners, our expeditions have witnessed new phenomena, written new chapters into ocean history, revealed dozens of new marine species, and gathered data that has informed the protection of some of the ocean’s most spectacular ecosystems and landscapes. 

We invite you to celebrate 15 years of discovery and inspiring the next generation! Keep exploring with us at NautilusLive.org