Video: See why NOAA's on a mission to uncover mysteries of the deep sea

Our ocean is vital to all life, but we know more about the surface of the moon than we do the bottom of the ocean. NOAA is changing our collective knowledge with every dive into the deep sea.

Learn more about NOAA's ocean exploration and how we strengthen the economy, health, and security of the United States with each discovery.
 
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