OceanX operates the most advanced ocean research vessel on Earth. Working alongside National Geographic and James Cameron, it has reached regions of the ocean never before filmed and documented entirely new ecosystems in the deep sea. Yet the organization's digital presence stayed frozen in time, unable to keep pace with the discoveries it was built to share.

Every expedition changes what's known, so the platform had to be built the same way. A modular DatoCMS component system gives the internal team full control to publish new expeditions, discoveries, and media without outside support. The design system balances the needs of researchers and funders seeking depth with a public audience that connects through the mission first. A 360° view of the OceanXplorer, paired with interactive vessel specifications, lets visitors experience the ship from anywhere in the world. Launched at the UN Ocean Conference in June 2025, the platform now moves at the speed of the mission.