Taught by internationally renowned ocean scientists, this course will introduce the basic principles and advanced methods in intelligent ocean exploration from interdisciplinary perspectives. The course will systematically present innovative ideas, major technological breakthroughs, and the future of intelligent ocean exploration and technologies. This course will provide an in-depth systematic illustration of the cutting-edge technologies in ocean exploration, including (1) drones, unmanned surface vessels, underwater vehicles, and bio-robots; (2) ocean observation systems, such as intelligent moving research platforms, seafloor observatory networks, and ocean drilling; (3) advanced methods of physical-chemical-biological-genomic in-situ analysis; and (4) big data analysis and deep machine learning, and their applications in ocean exploration. This course is suitable for all students at SUSTech, including those with interests in ocean science, Earth science, environmental science, computer science, materials, electronics, mechanical, and biological science, etc.