NOAA Ocean Exploration invites the science and management communities to identify priority areas for mapping and remotely-operated vehicle (ROV) operations for Okeanos Explorer as it makes its way along the U.S. West Coast and Alaska. This survey tool will allow you to submit mapping requests and dive targets for use in the design of Okeanos Explorer operations along the U.S. West Coast and Alaska in 2022/2023. Okeanos Explorer is expected to be operating in the region from October 2022 through 2023. Operations will focus on unmapped and/or unexplored deepwater (>200 m) areas, and the priorities received through this survey will help define expedition plans as well as specific targets. Due dates for exploration recommendations: U.S. West Coast priority area July 1, 2022 and Alaska priority area August 1, 2022.

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