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Who We Are

OceanQuest is a Saudi Arabian not-for-profit foundation, committed to unveiling the wonders of the ocean and exploring its secrets for the benefit of humanity. Its mission is to accelerate ocean discovery, drive innovation in the field, support global cooperation, and excite the public.

OceanQuest and its global partners will launch a new era of deep ocean exploration and knowledge sharing. OceanQuest is based in King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) campus in Thuwal, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Our Story

We live on the Blue Planet; over 71% of our Earth, our home, is covered with water. And yet, we have learned more about outer space and are even racing to reach other planets, when there is still so much of our own that is yet to be explored.

It is this awareness that began the OceanQuest story; we wanted to establish a foundation that benefits humanity. Indeed, there is so much that the ocean and seas can teach us; the secrets of the deep, from new species to new materials, can advance human development in countless ways.

At OceanQuest, we cultivate a symbiotic relationship with our ocean and seas; we see the ocean and seas as our trusted partners and collaborators, as we facilitate discoveries in one of the world’s critically unexplored areas.

We believe that our ocean is our collective responsibility, and we are here to work with our partners in this space and lead the way, beginning our operations during the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development, and enabling the entire ocean exploration ecosystem. We are here to engage with all the fellow inhabitants of our Blue Planet, learning together and exploring the unknown for the benefit of all.

Our Purpose

Unveiling the wonders of the ocean.

Our Vision

To explore the ocean’s secrets for the benefit of humanity.

Our Mission

To accelerate ocean discovery, drive innovation in the field, support global cooperation, and excite the public.

Our Values

Innovation

Innovation and creativity in developing new technologies and solving problems.

Excitement

Thrilling, exciting communication to support stakeholder engagement.

Integrity

Maintaining integrity at the core of personality.

Excellence

Efficiency and effectiveness for enhanced productivity, resource utilization and mission-driven operations.

Inclusive

Being global and inclusive while interacting with both external and internal ecosystem.

Our Priorities

Our Partners

Every dive we take into the depths of our ocean is powered by our insatiable curiosity, in collaboration with global partners.