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The OECI mission is to explore. We strive to map and characterize the nation’s vast ocean territory, to develop and implement new technologies, and to engage future generations of ocean scientists, engineers, and stakeholders.

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The Ocean Exploration Cooperative Institute is supported through funding from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The NOAA® Emblem is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Commerce, used with permission.

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