Did you know only 5% of the world’s oceans have been explored? What creatures have yet to be discovered? What world awaits us? In National Geographic’s OCEANXPLORERS viewers are taken on a journey aboard the cutting-edge research vessel OceanXplorer as it ventures into the most remote areas of the world’s oceans, where 95% of the depths remain uncharted. This six-part series shows high-end scientific exploration like never before. Modern technology meets some of the top scientists in the world as they explore the ocean’s depths, coming face-to-face with marine life and making remarkable discoveries.
The OceanXplorer is an absolute marvel of modern engineering, equipped with state-of-the-art technologies such as advanced remotely operated vehicles (ROVs), submersibles, and high-definition imaging systems. These tools allow us to explore the ocean depths with unprecedented detail and precision. The ship boasts four laboratories, a media center, a helicopter, two three-person submersibles, two remotely operated vehicles (ROVs), and a sonar array capable of mapping 19,685 feet underwater. On board the OceanXplorer were dozens of mariners, media experts, and researchers.
In celebration of OCEANXPLORERS, The Koalition spoke to Orla Doherty executive producer at BBC Studios’ Natural History Unit, Roger Webb executive producer at BBC Studios, and Dr. Vincent Pieribone is co-CEO and chief science officer of OceanX. As seen in the video above, we discuss the scientific and technology approach of the OceanX, new discoveries, location scouting and more.
From BBC Studios Natural History Unit (“Blue Planet II”), OceanX Media, and National Geographic Explorer at Large James Cameron (“Avatar”), comes the most ambitious ocean adventure ever filmed. On board the vessel will be a handpicked team of pioneers, scientists and filmmakers capable of discovering our ocean’s greatest secrets.
OCEANXPLORERS will combine high- end, science-driven documentary with breathtaking sequences to capture the drama and thrill of exploration—a high-stakes adventure in ocean discovery. The series will take audiences aboard National Geographic’s maiden voyage with OceanX’s scientific research and exploration vessel, OceanXplorer, to investigate the farthest frontiers of the world’s oceans, 95% of which are entirely unexplored. Throughout filming, the distinguished team will explore the waters in the West Indies, the Dominican Republic, the Azores and the Arctic. ‘
The series will premiere in 172 countries and 43 languages on National Geographic. Each of OceanXplorers’ six episodes details an expedition on OceanX’s 285-foot research vessel.
