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Midwater Mysteries: A Deep-Sea Expedition to Uncover the Secrets of the Water Column
Despite how little we know about the deep seafloor, we know even less about an even bigger biome, the midwater.

Brian Kennedy
May 5, 2025


Great Reads for Kids: Women in Ocean Science
These are some of my favorite children's books that have been published about women who have contributed to ocean science.

Katy Croff Bell
Mar 22, 2024


Career Profile: Kylie Pasternak, Lead Maka Niu Project Engineer, Ocean Discovery League
Kylie Pasternak is the Lead Maka Niu Project Engineer at ODL, where she provides technical support for the Maka Niu user community.
Ethan Altamirano
Mar 7, 2024


Career Profile: Katy Croff Bell, President & Founder, Ocean Discovery League
Katy Croff Bell is the founder and president of Ocean Discovery League, where she oversees the organization's operations and is responsible
Ethan Altamirano
Feb 9, 2024


The Future of Exploration: Accessing the Deep
The future of deep sea exploration is not only critical but also immensely exciting.

Katy Croff Bell
Jan 21, 2024


The Story of Modern Ocean Exploration
The story of modern ocean exploration is a testament to human curiosity, innovation, and our need to understand the natural world.
Ethan Altamirano
Jan 21, 2024


Ancient Fascination With the Deep Sea
Human fascination with the ocean's depths dates back thousands of years.

Katie Leeper
Jan 21, 2024


Broadening the Ocean Exploration Community with OceanX’s Young Explorers Program
As part of the Ocean Discovery League team, Nadiah Rosli served as one of the instructors and delivered lessons on 'Impactful...

Nadiah Rosli
Oct 20, 2023


A Strategy for Improved Accessibility and Sustainability of the Low-Cost Ocean Technology Community
ODL recently hosted the technology-oriented workshop “Cheap & Deep Technology as a Means for Capacity Development.”

Jessica Sandoval
Oct 19, 2023


Illuminating the Deep with the Maka Niu Light Module
Announcing our newly developed light module, supported by National Marine Sanctuary Foundation and NOAA Ocean Exploration.

Jessica Sandoval
Jun 23, 2023


Maka Niu Workshop with the Quinault Indian Nation
Last month, we had the great honor of co-hosting a two-day training and deployment workshop with the Quinault Indian Nation.

Jessica Sandoval
Jun 23, 2023


Latinas in Ocean Exploration
Dr. Jessica Sandoval reflects on what it means to her to be a sea-going Latina in ocean exploration during Hispanic Heritage Month.

Jessica Sandoval
Sep 30, 2022


IF/THEN Statues on the National Mall
In celebration of Women's Futures Month, the Smithsonian Institution hosted #IfThenSheCan – The Exhibit, the largest number of women...

Katy Croff Bell
Aug 9, 2022


Welcome to the Ocean Discovery League Blog
Featuring stories of ocean exploration and innovation from around the globe. For the past two years, Ocean Discovery League has been...

Susan Poulton
Aug 1, 2022
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