MBARI to construct new research vessel for Monterey Bay
MBARI to construct new research vessel for Monterey Bay
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MBARI to construct new research vessel for Monterey Bay
The Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute said Tuesday that they are building a new research vessel named the R/V David Packard, in honor of MBARI's founder. R/V David Packard will replace the research center's current flagship when it begins sailing out of Moss Landing in 2023. “MBARI’s mission to explore and understand the ocean is more important than ever, especially in light of the growing threats of climate change, overfishing, and pollution,” MBARI President and CEO Chris Scholin said. “This new state-of-the-art research vessel will expand MBARI’s reach and enhance our research, engineering development, and outreach efforts.”The vessel will be 164-feet long, will support a crew of 12 and a science crew of 18.
MOSS LANDING, Calif. —
The Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute said Tuesday that they are building a new research vessel named the R/V David Packard, in honor of MBARI's founder.
R/V David Packard will replace the research center's current flagship when it begins sailing out of Moss Landing in 2023.
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“MBARI’s mission to explore and understand the ocean is more important than ever, especially in light of the growing threats of climate change, overfishing, and pollution,” MBARI President and CEO Chris Scholin said. “This new state-of-the-art research vessel will expand MBARI’s reach and enhance our research, engineering development, and outreach efforts.”
The vessel will be 164-feet long, will support a crew of 12 and a science crew of 18.