Best of Lebuu's Voyage I
In ten days of exploration in the first leg of the Lebuu's Voyage expedition, the team mapped over 2,000 km of seafloor revealing new detail on eight seamounts and conducting seven successful ROV dives. Dive into the depths of Palau National Marine Sanctuary with this look at the stunning seafloor protected by the bold commitment of the people of Palau to protect their pelagic and deep ocean habitats. With music composed for the Palau National Marine Sanctuary's anniversary song contest, this video was showcased at the Palau International Coral Reef Center Ocean Film Festival bringing the deep ocean to local stewards of the ocean beyond the reef.
The Lebuu’s Voyage expeditions will explore the deep sea inside and around the Palau National Marine Sanctuary. This expedition, in partnership with the Palau International Coral Reef Center, is funded by NOAA Ocean Exploration via the Ocean Exploration Cooperative Institute as part of the US government commitment to help map the Palau National Marine Sanctuary. Named Lebuu’s Voyage by Palauan stakeholders, this exploration is part of a strategic effort to advance traditional knowledge and best practices in tandem with scientific understanding.
Lebuu's Voyage I - Palau
Palau National Marine Sanctuary (PNMS) –protection secured by Euotelel a Klingil a Debel Belau– is one of the most ambitious conservation efforts on Earth. Despite being rich in natural and cultural resources, there is very little data available from deep ocean habitats protected within PNMS. Working closely with the Palau International Coral Reef Center (PICRC), NOAA Ocean Exploration, and other Palauan and U.S.
Lebuu's Voyage II - Palau
Building on the progress in the first expedition, this 11-day expedition will continue exploring Palau National Marine Sanctuary (PNMS) to understand seafloor features and the biodiversity that call deep sea habitats around Palau home. Specific cruise objectives will continue to be refined as we work with community and scientific partners.
