Who We Are

​Ocean Research Explorations (ORE)

functions as a international consortium of

researchers working on biodiversity, scientific

literacy, and  environmental advocacy issues of

the Indian and Pacific Oceans 

Mission Statement

To discover, document, and
advocate for the marine biodiversity and biogeography
of the Indian and Pacific Oceans.


​               ORE Goals

Provide accurate biogeographic species checklists.


Discover and describe new species and geographic records of Indian and Pacific flora and fauna.


Document biodiversity and phylogenetic species relationships within the Indian and Pacific Oceans.


Report Hawaii Longline Fisheries bycatch records of rare sharks and rays.


Create biographical chronicles of prominent researchers.


Prepare consulting documents on Pacific Ocean flora.

​Advocate for environmental issues.

Photo Credit: Jennifer Crites
ORE researchers describe, observe, and research animals throughout the Indian and Pacific Ocean basins.

                                                          Photo credit: Jennifer Crites
​                           Sea Nettle 

Photo credit: Jennifer Crites
​Giant grouper