Did you know the ocean’s smallest living organisms, plankton, are the most important part of the marine food chain? A teaspoon of seawater can contain up to a million of these important, one-celled organisms! Join the ISC on an adventure to learn about these incredible, microscopic creatures by investigating live plankton samples and creating and testing your own plankton designs.
Welcome to the NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer Gulf of Mexico 2017 expedition! The team will be exploring the Gulf of Mexico from November 29 – December 21, 2017, using multibeam sonar and the remotely operated vehicle (ROV), Deep Discoverer, to explore the seafloor. The 23-day expedition will focus on acquiring data on priority exploration areas identified by ocean management and scientific communities. Tune in to the live streams and explore with us!
