Technology Week: Launching into the Future with Advanced Technologies

NOAA scientists rely on cutting-edge technology to collect and analyze the data needed to manage our ocean resources and habitats. Because some ocean creatures live in remote areas and have complex life cycles, better understanding them requires unique tools.

By leveraging advanced technologies, we gather critical data to support healthy ecosystems, study endangered species, explore remote ocean areas, and make informed management decisions that sustain fisheries and coastal communities. We are paving the way for an efficient and robust data enterprise by bringing our data collection into a new era of innovative technologies and techniques by:

• Modernizing surveys and data acquisition
• Driving data modernization and cloud excellence
• Collaborating for open science and open data

Join us for Technology Week (August 17-21, 2026) as we showcase the amazing array of tools and innovations we use to carry out our mission! Discover our work with advanced technologies by exploring the features below.

Advanced Technologies to Reduce Vessel Strikes

Technology has the potential to reduce the risk of vessel collisions with marine life. We’re working with partners to develop and deploy new and existing technologies.

Spotlight on Surveys

Our surveys use a wide range of technologies to study our underwater world and the animals that inhabit it. From acoustics and uncrewed systems to remote sensing and satellites, this advanced technology helps us take the pulse of our ocean and marine life.

A Winter at Sea Reveals Seasonal Habitats of Whales, Dolphins, and Seabirds in Hawai’i 

Results are in from our survey mission to study the winter populations of whales, dolphins, and seabirds in the main Hawaiian Islands. It’s only the second expedition of its kind. Take a look behind the scenes aboard the NOAA Ship Oscar Elton Sette.