Скачать или смотреть The crew of R/V Rachel Carson helps us study our blue backyard

At MBARI, our “office” is Monterey Bay and its deep submarine canyon. For many of our staff, that means spending a lot of time on the water. The crew of the research vessel Rachel Carson is a small team that supports a large variety of science and engineering operations. From autonomous robots to cutting-edge observatories, MBARI’s technology is revolutionizing ocean science. Our marine operations team is critical to the success of our mission.

The crew of R/V Rachel Carson, led by Captain Kavi Treesong-Engel, sets sail early in the morning, steaming to research sites in Monterey Bay and beyond. By mid-morning, they’ve deployed remotely operated vehicles, autonomously operated vehicles, or other instruments MBARI scientists and engineers are using to study our blue backyard. For them, each day brings new faces, goals, and often a new set of challenges. But this crew is always ready for the tasks at hand. By the end of the day, they tie up to the dock and start preparing for the next expedition.

MBARI’s innovative technology is transforming what we know about the ocean and its inhabitants. Our scientists, engineers, and marine operations staff work together to create innovative tools for a more sustainable future where autonomous robots and artificial intelligence can track ocean health in real time and help us visualize ocean animals and environments.

We’re spotlighting various teams at MBARI to showcase the different ways we’re studying the largest environment on Earth. We hope this series inspires a new generation of ocean explorers. Dive in: https://mbari.co/MeetMBARI

Video producer/editor: Dave Timko
Production team: Marike Pinsonneault, Kyra Schlining, Susan von Thun