Missions

By exploring Cabo Verde’s little-known seamounts, we uncovered rich biodiversity and detailed seafloor structure, creating data that can support future conservation and scientific discovery.

Our mapping of understudied seamount ecosystems across Africa enhances understanding of biodiversity and geological complexity while informing conservation and scientific advancement.

Uniting cutting-edge ocean exploration, biodiversity research, and deep-sea mapping with hands-on training and public engagement advances marine conservation, fisheries science, and Seychellois scientific capacity.

Exploring Malaysia’s little-known reefs, we mapped vast seafloor habitats, revealed rich biodiversity and deep coral systems, and built local capacity — generating data to support future marine conservation and science.

Provide critical ocean data to help support Indonesia’s rich ecological diversity, significant dependence and culture around fisheries, efforts to decrease vulnerability to tsunamis and seismic activity, and strong cultural ties to the ocean.

The mission leveraged eDNA for improved fisheries assessment and expanded seafloor, habitat, and biodiversity surveys across UAE waters, aiding in MPA establishment and sustainable fisheries management.

Collaboratively exploring nutrient-rich seamounts in Azores, OceanX and local researchers uncovered important deep-sea habitats and implemented and maintained survey methods, supporting long-term protection of these biodiverse ecosystems.

OceanX scientists and local researchers explored seafloor structures and mesophotic reefs, discovering new marine species, behaviors, and relationships.