Blueprint & Whitepapers

  Why We Explore
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Data to Address Societal Needs

Ensuring that ocean exploration data collection, archiving, and accessibility meet the requirements of many different stakeholders who are addressing important societal applications.

Public Engagement and Impact

Informing and inspiring a diverse public that recognizes the relevance of ocean exploration, resulting in greater attention and support for the exploration community.

How We Explore

Alliances and a Community of Practice

Organizations working together in an ongoing manner to achieve common goals that benefit the overall ocean exploration enterprise.

'Ocean Exploration in a Data-Rich World' by Dr. Vicki Ferrini & Colleen Peters Re-envisioning the Collective Voyage for Ocean Exploration’ by Kalani Quiocho & Allison Fundis, et al.

Novel Collaborations and Partnerships

Organizations working together primarily on a project-by-project basis to utilize complementary capabilities and achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.

Baselining How to Build Sustainable Ocean Exploration Partnerships’ by Dr. Megan Carr & Dr. Jon Kaye Branding the Ocean’ by Dr. Carlie Wiener 

Platforms and Technology

Developing, improving, and scaling the wide array of both existing and emerging technological capabilities and operational models utilized in ocean exploration.

Scaling the Connected Ocean’ by Dr. Tim Janssen & Drew Stephens Exploring the Dynamic Ocean’ by Dr. Allan Adams & Neil Davé