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Dive Deeper

Take a moment to dive a little deeper into ocean exploration with the “extras” listed below. With activities, virtual events and celebrations, exploration features, and historical reviews, these multimedia-rich web offerings are designed to increase interest in and understanding of ocean exploration and its importance to our everyday lives.

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Remotely operated vehicle Deep Discoverer illuminating the wreck of USS Yorktown against a dark ocean background.
USS Yorktown (CV-5) (2025)
Photogrammetry Collection

In 2025, NOAA Ocean Exploration and partners returned to the wreck of USS Yorktown. Over two remotely operated vehicle dives, they collected video that was used to produce a new photogrammetric model of the wreck.

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A collection of twelve framed ocean-themed and abstract artworks.
Deep-Sea Valentines

NOAA Ocean Exploration’s team features expert scientists, technicians, communicators, and more. For this Valentine’s Day, though, we challenged our staff and their families to try something new to many of them: deep-sea art!

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Amazing Feeding Events: Celebrating 20 Years of NOAA Ocean Exploration
This time of year in the United States, we are preparing to give thanks and to EAT! So, as we look back at 20 years of NOAA Ocean Exploration, we are thankful to have caught so many amazing deep-sea feeding events on video.
A Sea of Opportunities: See Yourself as an Ocean Explorer
As a community, ocean explorers have made awe inspiring strides toward increasing our understanding of the chemical, biological, geological, physical, and archaeological aspects of the ocean; however, there is a lot of work left to be done.
Collecting and Visualizing Deep-Sea Data
Data to Protect the Marine Environment: Celebrating 20 Years of NOAA Ocean Exploration
Deep-Ocean Mapping Highlights: Celebrating 20 Years of NOAA Ocean Exploration
Deep-Sea Biological Discoveries: Celebrating 20 Years of NOAA Ocean Exploration
Every discovery matters, and we value each and every one of them. We’ve highlighted just a few NOAA Ocean Exploration-supported discoveries.
Geological Finds Over the Years: Celebrating 20 Years of NOAA Ocean Exploration
Maritime Heritage Highlights: Celebrating 20 Years of NOAA Ocean Exploration
Meet the Deep for National Ocean Month: NOAA Ocean Exploration
NOAA Ocean Exploration’s Deep-Sea Valentines
Ocean Exploration Technology: How Robots Are Uncovering the Mysteries of the Deep
Ocean Exploration Technology: Maritime Archaeology
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