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.

R/V David Packard

As our flagship vessel, R/V David Packard supports the deployment of a diverse assortment of technologies developed by the MBARI team to understand our changing ocean.

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R/V Rachel Carson

R/V Rachel Carson is a multi-purpose vessel for MBARI’s ROV Ventana, AUV operations, and more.

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R/V Paragon

R/V Paragon offers a unique opportunity for MBARI researchers to access near coastal waters reliably, quickly, and inexpensively.

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