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OceanXplorers: The Deeper Dive

You’ve seen the National Geographic series, now delve deeper into OceanX – the science, media and technology behind the scenes. Get exclusive stories, groundbreaking discoveries, and updates on our critical work directly from the deepest parts of the ocean.

Exploring the Series

Explore the science behind the scenes

Hear from OceanX’s team of scientists, storytellers and  crew as they take you behind the scenes of the cutting-edge ocean research and technology that made the show possible.

Our science in action
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Realm of the Humpbacks

Discover the secrets of the great Humpback Whales and how they communicate over unimaginable distances.

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Giants of the Deep

Uncover the mysteries of the Sperm Whales and their predation tactics. 

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Jurassic Shark

Follow the team as they tag the elusive Sixgill Shark at depth for only the second time in history.

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Hammerhead Highway

Follow the journey of the coastal ecosystem’s apex predator: The Hammerhead Shark.

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Kingdom of the Polar Bear

Follow the team as they investigate the fast changing ice world and how it impacts the Polar Bear population.

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Ice Giants

Slip beneath the ice and study the mysterious Greenland Shark and how it affects an entire ecosystem.

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Welcome aboard the Oceanxplorer

THE MOST ADVANCED OCEAN RESEARCH VESSEL ON EARTH

Capable of exploring the depths of our ocean and all the secrets it holds like never before. The OceanXplorer is the vessel that made the National Geographic series possible, serving as the set, exploration platform and mobile lab. It’s the ship that can power the future of ocean health and human progress.

More about the ship
Depth:Pressure:
1000M101.325 BAR
Lat:Long:
40°42'46"N74°00'21"W
Heading:
045°
Speed:Ballast:
12 KTS60%
ROV Deployed:Mission Time:
2/472:14:33
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Together, we accomplish the incredible

Current:
0.5 M/S
Sonar Range:
2500M

Whether in ocean research or pure storytelling, we bring together influential partners to create sea change on a global scale.

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Oceanxperience: A hands-on approach to ocean science

Inspired by the series, the OceanXperience exhibition brings you aboard the virtual OceanXplorer. Watch an Orca predation event up close, learn how Humpback whales use the seafloor to find partners and more.

It’s all part of OceanX Education’s ongoing work to inspire the next generation of ocean leaders.

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  • The Wet Lab, featuring Holographic science stations, is where visitors get to apply meaning to the data they collected during their mission.

  • Welcome to the HoloLab. Here, using mixed reality headsets, visitors learn how technology is at the heart of OceanX’s research.

  • Immerse yourself in an absorbing 15-minute video experience highlighting the ocean and its inhabitants as a majestic living environment.

  • The Bridge is where the ship is controlled and where visitors get to interact with and learn about what goes into commanding the OceanXplorer.

Be first to hear about our missions, science, discoveries, and more.

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Our vision is to create a deeply engaged global community of explorers, scientists, and storytellers dedicated to educating, inspiring, and protecting the oceans in order to drive positive change. Please contact us if you are interested in licensing the use of our audiovisual or photographic content relating to the oceans and marine life. OceanX is a nonprofit initiative of the Dalio Philanthropies (www.daliophilanthropies.org) bringing science to life through captivating storytelling.

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