Deep-sea exploration is the investigation of physical, chemical, and biological conditions on the ocean waters and sea bed beyond the continental shelf, for scientific or commercial purposes.

NOAA Ocean Exploration is the only federal program dedicated to exploring the unknown ocean, unlocking its potential through scientific discovery, technological advancements, partnerships, …

Dec 22, 2025 · Dr Michelle Taylor's team make history as they film a rare colossal squid for the first time ever.

Humans know more about the physical and chemical properties of outer space than about planet Earth’s deep ocean regions. Just like space travel, exploring the often hard-to-reach …

Aug 7, 2024 · This timeline, summarised from the article, embarks on a journey through a century of deep-sea biodiversity research, highlighting key discoveries and technological innovations …

Using submersibles, humans have traveled to the deepest depths of the ocean, discovered teeming ecosystems around hydrothermal vents, and witnessed amazing creatures, like the …

Jun 25, 2019 · Discover the world of deep sea exploration, including a timeline of significant discoveries and technology used to explore the ocean depths.

Learn how decades of NSF–funded deep-sea research and subseafloor ocean drilling have revealed fundamental knowledge about the entire Earth system.

The deep sea is considered the least explored Earth biome as the extreme conditions make the environment difficult to access and explore. [4] Organisms living within the deep sea have a …

The technology of deep sea exploration has advanced from twine and cannon ball soundings, to ocean surveys from space and robotic exploration of the deep ocean floor.