Explore the mysteries of the ocean and the cutting-edge science illuminating the world beneath the waves.
Unseen Oceans reveals the extraordinary stories of deep-sea discovery, powered by the latest ocean science and technology. From glowing sea creatures to massive marine giants, explore how cutting-edge tools are illuminating life in the depths.
Whether you’re a curious explorer or an aspiring marine biologist, this awe-inspiring exhibition invites you to see the ocean like never before—and imagine how we can protect it for the future.
WHAT YOU’LL EXPERIENCE
- From Plankton to Giants: Meet the tiniest marine organisms and marvel at massive animations of blue whales, manta rays and giant squid in true-to-life scale.
- Explore in Virtual Submersibles: Take control in a digital deep-sea dive simulation and navigate your own submersible through the hidden terrain of the ocean floor.
- Biofluorescence and Bioluminescence: Step into the glow with mesmerizing displays of marine species that light up in brilliant hues under special lighting conditions.
- Soft Robotics in Action: See cutting-edge tools like “squishy fingers”—gentle, hydraulic grippers designed to study fragile deep-sea creatures without harming them.
- Ocean Mapping & Conservation: Discover how scientists are using sonar, lasers, robotics and AI to map the ocean floor and protect endangered ecosystems worldwide.
Don’t miss this extraordinary opportunity to explore beneath the waves, where mystery becomes marvelous.
Special Exhibition Ticket Required: General Admission plus $6
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An exhibition by the American Museum of Natural History, New York (amnh.org).
