ANAK KRAKATOA. We’ve just completed Leg 3 of our expedition in Western Sumatra, and will start our exploration of other parts of Indonesia. Highlights included fascinating encounters with a kitefin shark and a close pass by Anak Krakatoa, one of history’s most active volcanic sites. What do you think we'll discover next on our mission? Let us know in the comments! Expedition organized in partnership with the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) of Indonesia, the Coordinating Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Investment (CMMAI), scientists from Indonesian Agency for Meteorology Climatology and Geophysics (BMKG), Indonesia Navy Hydro-Oceanographic Centre (Pushidrosal), School of Life Sciences and Technology - Institut Teknologi Bandung, Hasanuddin University, Surveying and Aerial Photography Department of Indonesian AirForce (Dissurpotrudau), Faculty of Biology-Universitas Jenderal Soedirman, and Konservasi Indonesia.
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OceanX is a bold new mission combining science, tech, and media to explore our oceans and bring them back to the world.
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OceanX is a mission to explore the unseen ocean, map uncharted areas of the world, observe rare deep-sea creatures, pursue scientific and medical breakthroughs, and then bring all of these wonders back to the wider world through cutting-edge media. Check out #OceanXplorers, an epic six-part underwater adventure series releasing Aug 18 on National Geographic, Disney+ and Hulu. This mission will take place aboard the most advanced science and media vessel ever built, OceanXplorer, building on the legacy of OceanX’s current marine research vessel, OceanXplorer. OceanXplorer features state-of-the-art onboard dry and wet marine research labs, cutting-edge media equipment and a top-of-the-line production and media center, manned and autonomous deep-sea submersibles and helicopters and drones. OceanXplorer's filmmaking capabilities have been developed in consultation with filmmaker and ocean explorer James Cameron, and the ship has been designed by Hollywood’s leading studio production engineers. Join us as we build a global community deeply engaged with understanding, enjoying, and protecting our oceans. Facebook.com/oceanxorg Instagram.com/oceanx Twitter.com/oceanx TikTok.com/oceanx
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ORCA SURPRISE. We’ve kicked off leg three of our mission in Indonesia and are very excited to have a new group of scientists aboard. We had an unusual sighting of Orca this past week, which is not common to see here in Indonesia. Let us know in the comments why you think they could be in this area. Expedition organized in partnership with the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) of Indonesia, the Coordinating Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Investment (CMMAI), scientists from Indonesian Agency for Meteorology Climatology and Geophysics (BMKG), Indonesia Navy Hydro-Oceanographic Centre (Pushidrosal), School of Life Sciences and Technology - Institut Teknologi Bandung, Hasanuddin University, Surveying and Aerial Photography Department of Indonesian AirForce (Dissurpotrudau), Faculty of Biology-Universitas Jenderal Soedirman, and Konservasi Indonesia.
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We've just wrapped up leg two of our mission in Indonesia and the operations and science teams have been working hard. ✅ Mapped 10,000 km of ocean floor ✅ 4,655 nautical miles of helicopter surveys ✅ 2,000 dolphin sightings ✅ 48 whale sightings ✅ 32 sub dives ✅ 26 ROV dives We're off to start leg three in Indonesia, so stay tuned for even more amazing science and exploration. Expedition organized in partnership with the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) of Indonesia and the Coordinating Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Investment (CMMAI).
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We're very excited to have our Science Program Director, Mattie Rodrigue, livestream from the OceanXplorer in Indonesia all the way to the Arizona Science Center, where the OceanXperience, an interactive replica of OceanXplorer, is currently exhibited.
Join Arizona Science Center for an extended hours special event—OceanX Expedition: Unveiling the Deep! This live broadcast event will feature Mattie Rodrigue, Arizona native and Ocean X Science Program Director. With a background in marine biology and policy from the University of Maine, she previously managed fisheries research programs and facilitated community partnerships at the Maine Center For Coastal Fisheries (MCCF). Mattie now leads scientific expeditions, partnerships and educational initiatives at OceanX. From 4:00 – 9:00 p.m. on June 27, experience first-hand what life is like onboard the OceanXplorer! Watch live experiments, talk to crew members like Mattie Rodrigue and gain insights into the mysteries of our oceans. Learn more and plan your visit at https://lnkd.in/ghAHceqx
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It's been a beautiful week full of megafauna and amazing sights in Indonesia as we continue our research mission. During one of our sub dives, we even got to experience the "flashback phenomenon". This is when bioluminescent creatures from the deep will mimic flashes of light back at us. We're also running our water samples through a DNA sequencer onboard OceanXplorer to learn more about all the creatures that have passed through these waters. Which ocean creature's DNA do you think we will find? Expedition organized in partnership with the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) of Indonesia, Kemenko Bidang Kemaritiman dan Investasi, the Coordinating Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Investment (CMMAI).
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This week in Indonesia was a megafauna bonanza off the west coast of Sumatra. Not only did we come across a huge sixgill shark but also an elusive Omura's whale. BRIN scientist Dr. Ofri Johan has been studying all the unique coral in the region. Expedition organized in partnership with the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) of Indonesia and the Coordinating Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Investment (CMMAI).
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We recently collaborated with TED-Ed to listen to tomorrow's ocean leaders. Check it out below. #oceanxeducation
Why are the oceans so important? And what can we do to protect them? In collaboration with OceanX, students from around the world gathered to discuss these questions, the role we play in the oceans’ future, and explored the opportunities available for young people interested in becoming tomorrow's ocean leaders. #oceanxeducation Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/drqDMy6i
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OceanXplorer has had an exciting week breaking records and welcoming aboard new local scientists as we carry on with our mission in Indonesia of the west coast of Sumatra. Our ROV, which we affectionally call Chimaera, completed its deepest dive to date, reaching an incredible depth of over 4,700 meters. We've continued to encounter breathtaking megafauna as we survey the region so enjoy some of our favorites in this mission update. Expedition organized in partnership with: The National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) of Indonesia The Coordinating Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Investment (CMMAI)
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We teamed up with What If for #WorldOceanDay to explore the amazing adaptations of ocean creatures and what would happen if humans had to evolve for the deep sea. Check out the full video collab: https://lnkd.in/e6CX5kcV
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Get ready to join us, OceanX, as we search for answers in the depths of our oceans, experience close-up encounters, and make awe-inspiring discoveries. #OceanXplorers premieres Sunday, August 18, at 9/8c on @natgeotv. Streaming soon on @DisneyPlus and @hulu. @NatgeoTV, @NatgeoTravel, @NatgeoAdventure, @Natgeowild, @bbcstudios