Okeanos Explorer
At Pier 27 in San Francisco on Friday, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and San Francisco's Exploratorium science museum announced a five-year educational partnership that will use cutting-edge technology aboard the Okeanos Explorer to bring the excitement of deep sea discovery to a wider audience.
The vehicle will explore largely unexplored ocean areas.
July 24, 2009 6:00 PM PDT
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