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Since its creation in 2001, NOAA Ocean Exploration has been dedicated to exploring our unknown ocean for national benefit. From providing the foundation for reliable science needed to make decisions to keep us safe and profitable to reaching growing numbers of armchair and budding scientists, each year we have made significant strides in increasing our understanding of the ocean and unlocking its potential through scientific discovery, technological advancements, and data delivery.

Browse the annual reports below to learn more about our activities over the years.

NOAA Ocean Exploration 2023: A Year in Review screenshot

NOAA Ocean Exploration 2023: A Year in Review
NOAA Ocean Exploration 2022: A Year in Review screenshot

NOAA Ocean Exploration 2022: A Year in Review
New Frontiers in Ocean Exploration: The Ocean Exploration Trust, NOAA Ocean Exploration, and Schmidt Ocean Institute 2021 Field Season cover

New Frontiers in Ocean Exploration: The Ocean Exploration Trust, NOAA Ocean Exploration, and Schmidt Ocean Institute 2021 Field Season 
Wishnak, S., J. Flanders, E. Crum, and C. Wiener, eds. 2022. New frontiers in ocean exploration: The Ocean Exploration Trust, NOAA Ocean Exploration, and Schmidt Ocean Institute 2021 field season. A Supplement to Oceanography 35(1), 78 pp., https://doi.org/10.5670/oceanog.2022.supplement.01 .
New Frontiers in Ocean Exploration: The E/V Nautilus, NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer, and R/V Falkor 2020 Field Season cover

New Frontiers in Ocean Exploration: The E/V Nautilus, NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer, and R/V Falkor 2020 Field Season 
Raineault, N.A., J. Flanders, and E. Niiler, eds. 2021. New frontiers in ocean exploration: The E/V Nautilus, NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer, and R/V Falkor 2020 field season. Oceanography 34(1), supplement, 78 pp., https://doi.org/10.5670/oceanog.2021.supplement.01 .
New Frontiers in Ocean Exploration: The E/V Nautilus, NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer, and R/V Falkor 2019 Field Season cover

New Frontiers in Ocean Exploration: The E/V Nautilus, NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer, and R/V Falkor 2019 Field Season 
Raineault, N.A., and J. Flanders, eds. 2020. New frontiers in ocean exploration: The E/V Nautilus, NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer, and R/V Falkor 2019 field season. Oceanography 33(1), supplement, 122 pp., https://doi.org/10.5670/oceanog.2020.supplement.01 .
New Frontiers in Ocean Exploration: The E/V Nautilus, NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer, and R/V Falkor 2018 Field Season cover

New Frontiers in Ocean Exploration: The E/V Nautilus, NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer, and R/V Falkor 2018 Field Season 
Raineault, N.A, and J. Flanders, eds. 2019. New frontiers in ocean exploration: The E/V Nautilus, NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer, and R/V Falkor 2018 field season. Oceanography 32(1), supplement, 150 pp., https://doi.org/10.5670/oceanog.2019.supplement.01 .
New Frontiers in Ocean Exploration: The E/V Nautilus, NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer, and R/V Falkor 2017 Field Season cover

New Frontiers in Ocean Exploration: The E/V Nautilus, NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer, and R/V Falkor 2017 Field Season 
Raineault, N.A, J. Flanders, and A. Bowman, eds. 2018. New frontiers in ocean exploration: The E/V Nautilus, NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer, and R/V Falkor 2017 field season. Oceanography 31(1), supplement, 126 pp., https://doi.org/10.5670/oceanog.2018.supplement.01 .
New Frontiers in Ocean Exploration: The E/V Nautilus, NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer, and R/V Falkor 2016 Field Season cover

New Frontiers in Ocean Exploration: The E/V Nautilus, NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer, and R/V Falkor 2016 Field Season 
Bell, K.L.C., J. Flanders, A. Bowman, and N.A. Raineault, eds. 2017. New frontiers in ocean exploration: The E/V Nautilus, NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer, and R/V Falkor 2016 field season. Oceanography 30(1), supplement, 94 pp., https://doi.org/10.5670/oceanog.2017.supplement.01 .
New Frontiers in Ocean Exploration: The E/V Nautilus and NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer 2015 Field Season cover

New Frontiers in Ocean Exploration: The E/V Nautilus and NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer 2015 Field Season 
Bell, K.L.C., M.L. Brennan, J. Flanders, N.A. Raineault, and K. Wagner, eds. 2016. New frontiers in ocean exploration: The E/V Nautilus and NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer 2015 field season. Oceanography 29(1), supplement, 84 pp., http://dx.doi.org/10.5670/oceanog.2016.supplement.01 .
Fiscal Year 2014 Annual Report cover

Fiscal Year 2014 Annual Report (pdf, 10.44 MB)
Fiscal Year 2013 Annual Report cover

Fiscal Year 2013 Annual Report (pdf, 4.25 MB)
Fiscal Year 2012 Annual Report cover

Fiscal Year 2012 Annual Report (pdf, 3.98 MB)
New Frontiers in Ocean Exploration: The E/V Nautilus and NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer 2011 Field Season cover

New Frontiers in Ocean Exploration: The E/V Nautilus and NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer 2011 Field Season 
Bell, K.L.C., K. Elliott, C. Martinez, and S.A. Fuller, eds. 2012. New Frontiers in Ocean Exploration: The E/V Nautilus and NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer 2011 Field Season. Oceanography 25(1), supplement, 68 pp, https://doi.org/10.5670/oceanog.2011.supplement.01.