March 3, 2026Open Access

Expedition Report: EX2501, Papahānaumokuākea Mapping 3

Key Points

EX2501 mapped 44,264 square kilometers of seafloor, revealing new geographic features.
The expedition covered the U.S. Exclusive Economic Zone, crucial for marine biodiversity.
Mapping was conducted between October 19 and November 12, 2024, emphasizing the area's significance.
Results may highlight potential areas for conservation and study within the marine ecosystem.

Abstract

From October 19 to November 12, 2024 (Honolulu, Hawaiʻi, to Honolulu, Hawaiʻi), NOAA Ocean Exploration conducted the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument Mapping expedition (EX2501), a mapping expedition to Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument. EX2501 mapped 44,264 sq. km of seafloor, all within the U.S. Exclusive Economic Zone >200m water depth.

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Albano et al. (Fri,) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69a75b27c6e9836116a21f3f https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.25923/7zjg-5f56

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