What is Nautilus Live?

“The Ocean Exploration Trust was founded in 2008 by Dr. Robert Ballard—best known for his discovery of RMS Titanic’s final resting place and as a National Geographic Explorer in Residence—to engage in pure ocean exploration. Our international programs center on scientific exploration of the seafloor with expeditions launched from Exploration Vessel (E/V) Nautilus, a 64-meter research vessel operated by the Ocean Exploration Trust. In addition to conducting scientific research, we offer our expeditions to explorers on shore via live video, audio, and data feeds from the field. We also bring educators and students aboard during E/V Nautilus expeditions, offering them hands-on experience in ocean exploration, research, and communications.” [from nautiluslive.org]

My Role

I started as an intern for the E/V Nautilus video engineering program in 2017. I was trained under the VideoSystems Specialist Ed McNichol who has over 35 years of global video expertise. I controlled the remote ROV cameras at depths of 4000 meters on Dr. Robert Ballard exploration vessel Nautilus. I was responsible for all 6 of critical deliverables during multiple international expeditions. The Nautilus also encourages members of the expedition to partake in on shore interactions, speaking with students and public about ocean exploration.

I am now represented by Mumbian. The clips on this page are highlights from expeditions that I have filmed.

For more information you can click on my Nautilus Bio

Past expeditions I have worked on:

• Pescadero Basin

• Revillagigedo Archipelago

• Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument

• Greater Farallones and Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuaries

• Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary

• Luʻuaeaahikiikapapakū - Ancient Volcanoes in Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument

• Luʻuaeaahikiikekualonokai - Chautauqua Seamounts

How can you get involved?

Each year the Ocean Exploration trust selects interns in Data Loggers, Seafloor Mappers, ROV pilots or Video Engineers. These undergrad, graduate students or recent graduates will receive hands on training at-sea aboard the E/V Nautilus along side scientists, engineers, students and educators. All internships include a paid participant stipend. Check out more here!