Current expedition

Deep-Sea Habitats of the Cook Islands

October 1 – 21, 2025

Applications are open to join the Nautilus Exploration Program for 2026! Formal and informal educators are invited to apply to be Science Communication Fellows while students and early career professionals can apply to our Science and Engineering Internship Program. 

Current Status
Vehicles Ascending
Update
We are ascending Dive L1011 with ROV Little Hercules, roughly 80 nautical miles north of Aitutaki. Stay tuned for blue water, and drop your questions for the chat below! 
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Ship Location
Waters of the Cook Islands
Our team is in the control room and ready for your questions!

Current Watch

Video Engineer

Atalanta Pilot

Hercules Pilot

Navigator

Communications

Data Logger

Hercules Pilot

Data Logger