R/V David Packard

An MBARI research vessel sails in greenish-blue water offshore of MBARI’s facilities. The research vessel is white with a blue hull printed with the MBARI logo and the vessel name DAVID PACKARD. On the deck are cranes and other oceanographic research equipment. In the background are gray clouds and pale-blue sky.

In 2025, MBARI welcomed the research vessel David Packard to our fleet. Named for MBARI’s founder, the late Silicon Valley innovator and ocean philanthropist David Packard, the ship enhances MBARI’s capacity to pursue bold marine research initiatives and transform ocean science and engineering. https://youtu.be/LFMcT0JP4DQ At 50 meters (164 feet) long and 12.8 meters (42 feet) … Continue reading R/V David Packard

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