Regional Research Platforms

Three scientists tending scientific equipment on the aft deck of a research vessel. — Scientists tending to a conductivity, temperature, and depth (CTD) instrument on the aft deck of R/V *Fulmar*. Photo: Steve Lonhart/NOAA

The following regionally-owned and operated research platforms, including submersibles, large and small vessels, and aircraft are also available for use. This list is provided for information purposes only. Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary does not endorse any specific company or individual research platform.

For more information or to add a research platform to this list, contact Andrew DeVogelaere, andrew.devogelaere@noaa.gov.

Submersibles

ROV Beagle (MARE)
ROV Doc Ricketts (MBARI)
ROV Ventana (MBARI)

Other Ships and Boats

R/V David Packard (164-foot vessel, MBARI)
R/V Derek M. Baylis (65-foot vessel)
R/V John Martin (56-foot vessel, MLML)
R/V Paragon (32-foot vessel, PISCO and MBARI)
R/V Rachel Carson (135-foot vessel, MBARI)
R/V Shana Rae (52-foot vessel, Monterey Canyon Research Vessels, Inc.)
R/V Sheila B. (30-foot vessel, MLML)
R/V Soquel Point (22-foot vessel, UCSC) - select “Vessels” in left menu

For more information or to add a research platform to this list, contact Andrew DeVogelaere, andrew.devogelaere@noaa.gov.