More Regional Research Platforms

The following regionally-owned and operated research platforms, including submersibles, large and small vessels, and aircraft are also available for use. This list is for information purposes only; the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary does not necessarily endorse any of these research platforms.

For more information or to add a research platform to this list, contact Andrew DeVogelaere, Research Coordinator.

SUBMERSIBLES

• Delta Submersible, Delta Oceanographics
• ROV Doc Ricketts, MBARI
• ROV Ventana, MBARI

OTHER SHIPS AND BOATS

• R/V Derek M. Baylis (65 ft. vessel)
• R/V John Martin (56 ft. vessel, MLML)
• R/V Paragon (32 ft. vessel, PISCO)
• R/V Point Sur (135 ft. vessel, MLML)
• R/V Rachel Carson (135 ft. vessel, MBARI)
• R/V Shana Rae (52 ft. vessel, Monterey Canyon Research Vessels, Inc.)
• R/V Sheila B. (30 ft. vessel, MLML)
• R/V Soquel Point (22 ft. vessel, UCSC) - select vessels in left menu
• R/V Western Flyer (117 ft. vessel, MBARI)
• R/V Zephyr (85 ft. vessel, MBARI)

AIRCRAFT

• Pelican OPV, CIRPAS
• Predator UAV, CIRPAS
• Twin Otter, CIRPAS

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Last Modified: 1/12/13