A group of ocean explorers has gotten underway on an expedition to the equatorial Pacific Ocean. We intend to search a wide area of ocean floor which may be the resting place of the Amelia Earhart aircraft. This discovery would end one of the world’s greatest mysteries and locate a priceless piece of aviation history.
The group is named the Eustace Earhart Discovery Expedition, and is led by stratospheric explorer Alan Eustace. Expedition management is provided by Nauticos LLC. The oceanographic systems laboratory from Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute, is using the REMUS 6000 autonomous underwater vehicle for the search. The not for profit SeaWord Foundation, is providing educational opportunities and outreach programs.
In addition to the advanced technology that we’ll be using in the search, Nauticos will be extending itself to schools, youth groups and aviation and ocean enthusiasts around the world who want to share in the discovery experience. I would like to invite you to follow the expedition as well. We will be contributing news, photos and videos to the Expedition Portal, where you can also sign up for future email updates.
ExpeditionPortal.Nauticos.com
This portal will be updated frequently and will be the best way to keep abreast of the progress of the expedition. You are welcome to check it often. You are also welcome to share this with anyone you know who might like to follow us.
We left Honolulu February 18 and expect to be at sea for 30-45 days. I hope you enjoy sailing with us.
–Dave & the Nauticos team
