Did you know that only 5% of the world’s oceans have been explored? Which creatures still need to be discovered? What kind of world awaits us? In National Geographics Ocean researcher Viewers are taken on a journey aboard the state-of-the-art research vessel OceanXplorer, venturing into the most remote areas of the world’s oceans, 95% of whose depths are unexplored. This six-part series showcases high-level scientific exploration like never before. Modern technology meets some of the world’s best scientists, exploring the depths of the ocean, coming face to face with marine life and making remarkable discoveries.

An absolute marvel of modern engineering, OceanXplorer is equipped with cutting-edge technologies such as remotely operated vehicles (ROVs), submersibles and high-resolution imaging systems. These tools allow us to explore the depths of the ocean with unprecedented detail and precision. The vessel features four laboratories, a media center, a helicopter, two three-person submersibles, two remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) and a sonar system capable of mapping 6,000 meters underwater. On board OceanXplorer were dozens of sailors, media experts and researchers.

As seen in this exclusive clip, offshore ecologist Zoleka Filander, the leader of the South African marine research community, wants to map the seafloor using the OceanXplorer sonar in the hope of uncovering the unknown. The coast of Bimini has never been mapped with the resolution that the OceanXplorer offers. This is exciting for Filander and the crew, as they hope to discover some anomalies and explain how the hammerhead sharks are getting to Bimini.

From the Natural History Unit at BBC Studios (“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 ship is a hand-picked team of pioneers, scientists and filmmakers capable of unravelling the greatest mysteries of our oceans..

Ocean researcher combines high-quality, science-based documentaries with breathtaking sequences to capture the drama and thrill of exploration – an exciting adventure in discovering the oceans. The series takes audiences on board National Geographic’s maiden voyage of OceanX’s scientific research and exploration vessel OceanXplorer, to explore the most remote areas of the world’s oceans, 95% of which are still completely unexplored. During filming, the renowned team will explore the waters of the West Indies, the Dominican Republic, the Azores and the Arctic.

The series airs in 172 countries and 43 languages ​​on National Geographic. Each of the six episodes of OceanXplorers describes an expedition on OceanX’s 285-foot research vessel.