OceanX

We’re kicking off our journey toward Bitung with a group of curious Indonesian students in our Young Explorer’s Program (YEP). This week will be filled with plenty of activities to learn more about oceanography and their temporary home aboard the OceanXplorer. We are excited to mentor and learn from the next generation of ocean explorers during our mission here in Indonesia. Expedition organized in partnership with the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) of Indonesia and the Coordinating Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Investment (CMMAI).

We hope you've been following our mission in Indonesia and excited for our OceanXplorers series with National Geographic, the BBC, and James Cameron. Keep the OceanX excitement going for young readers with MYSTERY AT THE AQUARIUM, the first book in our OceanX Adventures series by award-winning author Kate Jerome. This book has been featured on Zibby Owens' Summer Reading List and won a 2024 Green Earth Recommended Read Award (The Nature Generation). Inspired by real-life OceanX adventures, these books are perfect for kids ages 8-12 who are interested in ocean conservation and the missions they will see on OceanXplorers. One of the lead characters is even based on our very own Science Program Director, Mattie Rodrigue. Dive into the adventure and continue the fun with these captivating stories. Insight Editions #Kidlit #ZibbyOwens #OceanXAdventures #AwardWinning #GreenEarthAward #thenatgen

We’re wrapping up our last week in Bali. After spending some time on land, it’s important to refresh but also review the important safety measures we need to exercise at sea. We continue to be inspired by the wonders we’ve experienced so far in Indonesia and we’re ready for our next adventure aboard the OceanXplorer. Expedition organized in partnership with the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) of Indonesia, and the Coordinating Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Investment (CMMAI). #oceanxeducation

Science and media play a big part in shaping and inspiring the next generation of ocean leaders across the globe. This July, we are proud to have welcomed 14 students from Indonesia, the Philippines, Singapore, and USA on board the OceanXplorer as part of the fifth iteration of the Young Explorers Program. While in transit from Jakarta to Bali, students got to take courses on oceanography, eDNA, career mapping, and storytelling; shadow and hear from crew members; and do a livestream for the very first time in YEP history. #OceanXEducation #YoungExplorersProgram

Our mission in Indonesia continues in Bali. We’ve had the pleasure of giving education tours throughout this week and having the time to refuel our bodies and our ship. We facilitated 25 tours totaling over 450 guests. We enjoy learning from our friends in Indonesia just as much as they enjoy learning about ocean exploration onboard the OceanXplorer. Expedition organized in partnership with the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) of Indonesia, and the Coordinating Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Investment (CMMAI).

We’ve kicked off leg four of our mission in Indonesia and are very excited to have so many new faces onboard. From hosting immersive tours in Jakarta, to kicking off our Young Explorers Program (YEP) on our way to Bali, we are happy to share the importance of science, communication 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). This Young Explorers Program made possible by: @konservasi_ind @gmgi_inc @infobmkg @bmkgmaritim @pushidrosal @itb1920 @sithitb @dissurpotrudau.official @unhas @fikp_unhas @unsoedofficial_1963 @fabiounsoed @prbe_brin @ipbofficial @tanotoeducation @direktorat.sma #oceanxeducation

This July in Jakarta, we welcomed 176 enthusiastic students and educators on board the OceanXplorer to learn about the cutting-edge technologies we use to explore the world's largest habitat — the ocean. In a country where the ocean is such an integral part of life, OceanX Education was thrilled to present Indonesian educators with a prototype lesson booklet "Exploring The Ocean" for primary schoolers, available in English and Bahasa Indonesia. Terima kasih WWF Indonesia

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.

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.

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).