GSO@60: Looking Back, Looking Forward (Season 2, Episode 10)

Since its establishment on July 1, 1961, the URI Graduate School of Oceanography has produced countless research projects, led hundreds of oceanographic voyages and mentored more than a thousand advanced-degree graduates. Join our 60th anniversary celebration and a conversation with GSO faculty Veronique Oldham, Candace Oviatt, Rebecca Robinson and Tom Rossby as they share inspiring […]

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Shipmates: How Crew and Scientists Collaborate (Season 2, Episode 8)

A successful research cruise relies on the hard work of all those on the vessel – the ship’s crew and the scientific party must work together to accomplish their goals. On this episode of Ocean Classroom (Live!), join the Master of URI’s Research Vessel Endeavor, Christopher Armanetti, marine technician Kylie Pasternak, and GSO professor Karen […]

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The New Fleet of Ocean Research Vessels (Season 2, Episode 7)

One of the most important tools in oceanography is a research vessel, and so the National Science Foundation has funded completion of three new Regional Class Research Vessels to address the most pressing issues facing the U.S. coast. Join oceanographer and project scientist from Oregon State University, Clare Reimers, National Science Foundation Ship Operations Program […]

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RV Endeavor: Stateroom

Scientists and crew work around the clock to get the most scientific value out of each research cruise. Endeavor has 16 comfortable and beautifully appointed staterooms for resting. Staterooms have two twin bunk beds, a sink, a mirror, and storage cabinets for clothes and personal belongings. Some of the rooms have an integrated head (bathroom) […]

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RV Endeavor: Mess Hall

Endeavor’s Mess and Galley are the meeting, eating, and gathering place on the ship. Don’t let the name “Mess” fool you. The food quality is outstanding and scientists will usually leave heavier than they arrived. Endeavor’s cooks take great pride in accommodating all types of dietary preferences and restrictions. A bottomless coffee bar and tea […]

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RV Endeavor: Lounge

The ship’s lounge is a comfortable six person seating area for reading, chatting, or collaborating with your fellow scientists and crew. Endeavor keeps it classy with a strict NO TV rule in the lounge. You will also find the ship’s library and a collection of DVDs for your free time. Visitors will often leave a […]

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RV Endeavor: Special Purpose Lab

The Special Purpose Lab is a 200 ft2 general purpose research laboratory. The “special purpose” of this particular lab is chemistry– having a fume exhaust hood and excellent temperature controls. Features of this lab are similar to those of other Endeavor laboratories. This includes freshwater and seawater sinks, strut channel for mounting heavy equipment, and […]

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RV Endeavor: Wet Lab

The Wet Lab is a 400 ft2 general purpose research laboratory. As the name would imply, the Wet Lab is often used for sampling seawater and mud samples from the ocean floor. This type of work can get very messy so everything in this lab is waterproofed and able to be hosed down after a […]

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RV Endeavor: Main Lab

The Main Lab is a 700 ft2 general purpose research laboratory. This is the largest lab on the Endeavor and also houses the ship’s scientific datacenter. Features of Endeavor’s laboratories include freshwater and seawater sinks, strut channel for mounting heavy equipment, and connections to the ship’s data network and sensor feeds. The lab tables on […]

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