“Exploration is the systematic search and investigation for the initial purpose of discovery…”2012 Decadal Independent Review of the U.S. Ocean Exploration Program, invited by NOAA Science Advisory Board
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Data & Samples
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NOAA Data Atlas
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Opportunities for Researchers
Are you a researcher looking to get involved in the activities of the Ocean Exploration Cooperative Institute? Learn more about current opportunities via the link below.
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