Support Map the Gaps

Be an Early Adopter of Hexplorer

Adopt a piece of the ocean floor - make history.

Map the Gaps plans to release Hexplorer in 2026. Your support as an Early Adopter comes with benefits. Learn about the different tiers of support.

Please consider a larger gift - get in touch with us to learn more.

Your adoption of an ocean hex tile gives you:

  • A named 5 sq. km hex tile on the Unofficial Global Registry

  • A digital Ocean Citizen badge

  • The opportunity to dedicate your ocean hex tile to a loved one, or as a memorial.

  • Bragging rights to friends and family that you are part of the last great exploration on Earth.

  • If we make a significant discovery inside your hex (shipwreck, new species, underwater canyon, etc,.) you’ll get partial credit.

Every ocean hex tile adopted helps achieve the goal of an explored Earth - foer the very first time.

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Depending on where you file taxes, your support may be considered a charitable tax donation. Map the Gaps is a 501(c)3 IRS non-profit organization with EIN #84-2896027.

Where does your donation go?

  • supports the development of Hexplorer - a digital experience that allows everyone to be a part of ocean floor exploration

  • fund exploration missions of the ocean floor

  • grow and sustain the global team of Map the Gaps

  • produce content to generate awareness of ocean floor exploration

How does your donation impact help to Map the Gaps?

  • Map the Gaps works with partners worldwide to map the ocean floor for actionable conservation information. Our efforts could multiply exponentially if we had our own equipment to bring to our partnerships. Not only would we be more self-sufficient, but we would also be able to speed up the process of mapping and achieve our goal to democratize ocean data.

  • Your donations support the development of Hexplorer - a digital experience that allows anyone, anywhere, anytime, to adopt a small piece of the ocean floor.

  • It takes time and effort to bring together the best of the best in ocean exploration, and your gifts allow us to continue to make the connections between experts and mapping opportunities, thereby democratizing and increasing successful ocean mapping.

  • We are the only global nonprofit focused on ocean floor exploration and democratizing data We have a large network of experts in the field of ocean exploration.