Education
OceanX Education is on a mission to inspire
Young Explorers faculty member, Alannah Vellacott, aboard the OceanXplorer helicopter
OceanX Education is on a mission to inspire and nurture the next generation of passionate ocean leaders to protect, preserve and harness our oceans for social and environmental impact. We’re a non-profit initiative offering young people insights into the importance of ocean conservation, research, and storytelling through hands-on experience and behind-the-scenes opportunities.
Student Programs
Students in Young Explorers learn about ocean exploration research on board the OceanXplorer
Today’s students are tomorrow’s ocean leaders. Learn more about our programs for students around the globe.
OceanXplorer Tours
Student Tours on the OceanXplorer, the most technologically advanced research vessel of its kind, give student participants a chance to explore the ship and spend time with the OceanX crew. Sign up for our mailing list to receive updates on our tour locations, dates and times and registration links.
Young Explorers
Young Explorers is a program that gives students ages 18-24 the opportunity to embark on an immersive multi-day experience onboard the OceanXplorer. Through workshops, hands-on activities, and independent study, Young Explorers acquire knowledge and skills in marine science, vessel operations, and digital media storytelling from world-class experts.
Early Career Explorers
Early Career Explorers is a program tailored for professionals aged 25+ with less than five years of experience. This multi-day, at-sea experience helps participants build support networks, expand their knowledge of ocean exploration methods, and strengthen their advocacy skills for ocean conservation.
Educator Programs
A student explores the bridge during an OceanXplorer Tour
Educators around the globe have a profound impact on bringing the ocean to life for students. Learn more about opportunities for educators to engage their students with ocean exploration.
OceanXplorer Tours
OceanXplorer Tours are open to primary and secondary school level teachers. These tours give participants a chance to tour the OceanXplorer, learn about OceanX exploration missions, and engage with the crew and education teams. Sign up for our mailing list to receive updates on our tour locations, dates and times and registration links.
Public Programs and Activations
OceanX Education supports life-long learning and invites everyone to join us in our efforts. To support anyone who is curious about ocean exploration, we offer various opportunities for public audiences around the globe. During our events and exhibits, the audience can join us on mission, hear from experts in ocean science and storytelling, and learn about the science and technology we employ in our expeditions.
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Portal Experiences
The OceanX Education Portal is an immersive portable projection system, bringing an interactive small group experience to indoor locations. Locations of the OceanX Portal Experiences will be announced in early 2025.
Extended Reality
OceanX Education Extended Reality can be viewed in VR headsets, allowing us to bring large scale content to smaller physical space.
OceanXperience Museum Installation
OceanXperience, a global touring exhibition inspired by the National Geographic series “OceanXplorers,” puts visitors in the driver’s seat of a personalized adventure. Climb aboard an interactive replica of OceanXplorer, the most advanced research and filmmaking vessel in the world, and choose your own ocean exploration mission.
