50 reactions | As things continue to ramp up for ocean exploration in 2023, we'd like to take a moment to reflect back on all of the activities, discoveries, partnerships, and outreach that made 2022 such a great year: https://oceanexplorer.noaa.gov/about/annual-reports/annual-report22/annual-report-2022.html. Onward and downward! | NOAA Ocean Exploration | Facebook

7.8K views · 171 reactions | Despite its importance, the majority of our ocean is largely unknown. Through exploration, we’re learning more about the ocean's biological, chemical, physical, geological, and archaeological aspects every day. But before we can truly explore, we must map. Learn more about seafloor mapping through our curated education theme: https://oceanexplorer.noaa.gov/edu/themes/seafloor-mapping/welcome.html | NOAA Ocean Exploration | Facebook

4.4K views · 299 reactions | Exploration is key to increasing our understanding of the ocean, so we can more effectively manage, conserve, regulate, and use ocean resources that are vital to our economy and to all of our lives. . . For other reasons why we explore the ocean, check out our fact: https://oceanexplorer.noaa.gov/facts/why.html. . . [Video developed with Schmidt Ocean Institute and Nautilus Live.] | NOAA Ocean Exploration | Facebook

Why is a world renowned oceanographer coming to our freshwater lake? Jean-Michel Cousteau, President & CEO of Ocean Futures Society, grew up aboard his father Jacques Cousteau’s research vessels, traveling the world’s oceans before most children learn to ride a bike. Jean-Michel’s decades of work have revealed that environmental exploration, appreciation, and protection are inseparable. And so are all the world’s waters, from high alpine lakes to the oceans. On August 23, Jean-Michel will join K

92K views · 1.7K reactions | Prepare to be amazed by the incredible marine life thriving beneath the boats and docks at this Florida marina!  Filmed at Sailfish Marina on Singer Island, Florida. | Paul Dabill Photography | Facebook