Expeditions on NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer, Exploration Vessel Nautilus, and Research Vessel Falkor have led to countless deep-sea discoveries. All this work was made possible by the professionals that make up a deep-sea exploration team. Successful expeditions result from the work of people from all backgrounds, including vessel crew, navigators, scientists, expedition leaders, seafloor mappers, remotely operated vehicle pilots, video engineers, data loggers, communicators, and more! Learn more about these unique STEM career pathways and role models.