Two ships with one crossing in front of the other in open ocean

Call for Nominations - Fleet Improvement Committee

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USCGC Healy at the North Pole with crew in front on ship on the ice

USCGC Healy Reaches the North Pole

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Drawing of what the hydrogen hybrid vessel will look like

SCRIPPS Selects Navel Architect for Hydrogen Hybrid Vessel

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HOV ALVIN reaches 6,453m below sea-level!

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Rendering of a blue and white research vessel at sea. It says "Hydrogen-Hybrid Research Vessel" along the side.

First-of-its-kind hydrogen-hybrid vessel will be vital to education and research

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Rendering of the first NSF RCRV the RV Taani.

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View Part 1 - Forging the Future of Ocean Science here.

RV MARCUS G. LANGSETH REGIONAL PLAN

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UNOLS COVID-19 Update and Considerations

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Now Available: Fostering a Respectful Work Environment - Module II

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UNOLS has a cruise planning resource page!

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Maintaining an Environment of Respect Aboard Ships (MERAS)

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07/19/2023

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01/10/2024

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Welcome to UNOLS

University-National Oceanographic Laboratory System (UNOLS) is an organization of 59 academic institutions and National Laboratories involved in oceanographic research and joined for the purpose of coordinating oceanographic ships' schedules and research facilities.

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UNOLS hosts and assists in the coordination of several early career programs each year. The goal of our early career programs is to nurture the next generation of sea-going scientists.

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