January 21, 2025

NOAA Ocean Exploration's 2024 Pacific Islands Mapping: Advancing Ocean Exploration Through Collaborative Interagency Partnerships and Campaigns

PAPatricia AlbanoUniversity of Miami RMRachel MedleyNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration KCKasey CantwellOffice of Ocean Exploration and Research

Key Points

Mapping efforts covered over 250,000 square kilometers of deep seafloor, significantly boosting ocean mapping coverage in the U.S. Pacific Islands.
These expeditions led to an approximate 5% increase in modern mapping coverage, reflecting NOAA's dedication to ocean exploration goals.
Collaboration between multiple agencies, community engagement, and open data access played a crucial role in achieving significant oceanic mapping objectives.
Future initiatives aim to build on the foundations laid by the previous exploration efforts and ongoing interagency partnerships.

Abstract

Abstract In 2024, six expeditions aboard National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Ship Okeanos Explorer mapped over 250,000 square kilometers of deep water seafloor (> 200 m) in Hawai‘i and Johnston Atoll, increasing modern mapping coverage of the U.S. Pacific Islands and territories by ~5%. These efforts advance NOAA Ocean Exploration's commitment to accelerating the goals of the National Strategy for Ocean Mapping, Exploration, and Characterization and Seabed 2030 through interagency collaboration, open data access, and stakeholder engagement. This paper highlights the outcomes of these expeditions, emphasizing the role of diverse partnerships, community-driven approaches, and interagency coordination in achieving national and global ocean mapping objectives. Additionally, it outlines future initiatives designed to build on the foundations established by the 2024 field season and prior exploration efforts.

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