The Deep Ocean Education Project website - launched in 2021 - is a one-stop-shop for ocean exploration education resources, combining materials from NOAA Ocean Exploration, Ocean Exploration Trust , and Schmidt Ocean Institute .
Featured Content
Bioluminescence
Deep-sea creatures have adaptations that help them survive the extreme conditions of life in the abyss. Brighten up your week and learn more about how Bioluminescence is bringing light into the deep ocean!
Deep-sea Corals
Deep-sea corals are fascinating organisms that flourish in the dark, cold waters of the deep sea. Dive in to the world of deep-sea corals with your class with lessons, fact sheets, videos, and more.
Website Features
Ocean Exploration Themes
Student activities, multimedia galleries, and background information on ocean-related phenomena.
Student Activities
Standards aligned science activities that support three-dimensional teaching and learning approaches.
Build & Save Your Collection
Save and sort content by customizing easily shareable resource collections.
Ship Tracker
Find where we are currently exploring and heading to next. See who is live streaming from the deep!
Events & Opportunities
Lists of upcoming events and opportunities, from live interactions with current expeditions to conferences.
The Deep Ocean Education Project is created in cooperation with the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation under federal award NA19OAR0110405