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  • NOAA Ocean Exploration Cooperative Institute renewed for five more years - September 25, 2024 The NOAA Ocean Exploration Cooperative Institute (OECI), which brings together multiple institutions and organizations to develop new technologies, explore the vast U.S. submerged territory, and engage and train the next generation of ocean explorers to build the blue economy workforce, was recently renewed for another five years of operation.
  • Meet Nathan Lannon – OECI Bridge to Ocean Exploration Intern - Check out Ocean Exploration Trust's recent blog post about OECI intern Nathan Lannon! Nathan is a student in OECI's Bridge to Ocean Exploration Program.
  • Blue Economy Career Exploration Fair - NOAA’s Ocean Exploration Cooperative Institute (OECI) will be hosting its 3rd annual Blue Economy Career Exploration Fair.
  • Deep-sea study fleet taking shape at URI - KINGSTON, R.I. – Jan. 23, 2024 – A trip to the deep floor of the ocean is somewhat akin to going to the moon. Like the landers on the moon, a benthic lander can make it happen, just a little closer to home.
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