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News Release 14-091
Ready for sea
Researchers, congressional staff get first glimpse of NSF's R/V Sikuliaq
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R/V Sikuliaq stopped at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution for some final outfitting before heading into more sea trials.
Credit: Karen Pearce, NSF
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Dan Oliver from University of Alaska Fairbanks introduced Amy Baco-Taylor who spoke about her research and what she will do aboard R/V Sikuliaq during its inaugural research cruise in the Pacific later this year. She will be the ship's first chief scientist.
Credit: Mike Castellini, UAF
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Steve Hartz (right), from University of Alaska Fairbanks School of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences, shows Congressman Bill Keating from Massachusetts some of the many science displays aboard R/V Sikuliaq.
Credit: Mike Castellini, UAF
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