The ocean is constantly on the move! The surface ocean currents, which are primarily driven by wind, are colorized based on their temperature. The distribution of solar energy from the equators to the poles also contributes to the currents, with the oceans responsible for 40% of the global heat transport! Read more about this dataset here: https://sos.noaa.gov/datasets/sea-surface-currents-and-temperature-vegetation-on-land/ | NOAA Science On a Sphere

NOAA Ocean Today on Reels

In April, NOAA Ocean Exploration conducted a "shakedown" expedition on NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer off the coasts of California, Oregon, and Washington, to get systems ready for the rest of the field season...and to conduct some science (of course!). This video summarizes the science side of the expedition. For a full rundown of what we accomplished, visit: https://oceanexplorer.noaa.gov/okeanos/explorations/express/ex2301/welcome.html [With the Global Foundation for Ocean Exploration and U.S. Ge

This year, Ocean Exploration Trust celebrates a decade of conducting scientific exploration expeditions aboard Exploration Vessel Nautilus! Sailing through the Mediterranean, Atlantic, Caribbean, and Pacific over 104 expeditions, we've made new deep sea discoveries in geology, biology, and archaeology during 1741 remotely operated vehicle (ROV) dives. As this year comes to a close, take a deep dive through some of our top highlights with us! | Nautilus Live