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Discovering Our Oceans 2022

Southampton, United Kingdom

Oct. 26 - Oct. 28 | 2022

The oceans remain unexplored. Their discovery will help us to understand and protect the oceans, coasts and planet.

This symposium brings people together to learn, share and contribute to ocean discovery.

Held on behalf of GEBCO, this event draws global experts in ocean technology, science and policy to discuss deep and coastal ocean exploration, offshore surveying technology, policy, diversity, equity & inclusion, the Nippon Foundation-GEBCO Seabed 2030 project and alumni activities. As a registered 501c3 non-profit organization, Map the Gaps is dedicated to increasing diversity and awareness of ocean discovery.

Participation is open to all and includes industry professionals, explorers, authors, students, researchers, government representatives, explorers and emerging technologists.

Are you interested in participating in the next symposium?


Get in touch with us! We have speaker, lightning talk, digital content and sponsorship opportunities available. We look forward to hearing from you.

Past Symposium Events

Valpairosa, Chile 2016

Busan, Korea 2017

Canberra, Australia 2018

Portsmouth, USA 2019

Virtually from Paris, France 2021

Virtually from Nairobi, Kenya 2021

Some recordings from past events available on YouTube