NOAA Ocean Exploration has been leading or supporting expeditions since 2001 that have resulted in the discovery of everything from underwater volcanoes and landslides to cold seeps and steppe features. These and other geological findings help to shift our understanding of the basic processes that govern and shape our planet. Learn more: https://oceanexplorer.noaa.gov/20years/geology.html [About the video: In 2014, while exploring in the Gulf of America, we discovered flower-like extrusions of a

In April, NOAA Ocean Exploration conducted a "shakedown" expedition on NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer off the coasts of California, Oregon, and Washington, to get systems ready for the rest of the field season...and to conduct some science (of course!). This video summarizes the science side of the expedition. For a full rundown of what we accomplished, visit: https://oceanexplorer.noaa.gov/okeanos/explorations/express/ex2301/welcome.html [With the Global Foundation for Ocean Exploration and U.S. Ge

In July, NOAA Ocean Exploration and partners completed the third #SeascapeAlaska expedition on NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer, conducting 6 full remotely operated vehicle (ROV) dives, mapping nearly 16,000 square kilometers (6,180 square miles), collecting a variety of biological and geological samples, making several exciting discoveries, and increasing our understanding of the deep waters off Alaska's Aleutian Islands. Check out the expedition summary for the full rundown: https://oceanexplorer.no

The new documentary film Ocean with David Attenborough, which we are thrilled to have co-produced, takes viewers on a breathtaking journey, showing that there is nowhere more vital for our survival, more full of life, wonder, or surprise, than the ocean. Mark your calendar for the global cinematic release on May 8, coinciding with Sir David’s 99th birthday, followed by the television and streaming global premiere on National Geographic, Disney and HULU in June. | National Geographic Pristine Sea