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Mobile Research Platform
Documentation & Storytelling
Mobile Research Platform
Wet and dry lab areas allow chemical, biological, and molecular samples to be handled and prepared during multi-week deployments.
Biodiversity Monitoring
Documentation & Storytelling
Mobile Research Platform
The vessel supports non-invasive environmental DNA (eDNA) collection to map species presence and ecosystem conditions.
Documentation & Storytelling
Documentation & Storytelling
Documentation & Storytelling
Dedicated workspaces support film, photography, and field documentation with attention to consent and context.
Education & Mentorship
Documentation & Storytelling
Through Expedition Luminescence, the vessel functions as a virtual classroom at sea, connecting students with live expedition activity.
Accessible Research Residencies
Early-career researchers may take part in supported residencies using onboard equipment and workspace.
Partner Collaboration
The vessel hosts scientists, educators, and community participants during collaborative fieldwork and documentation projects.
Scientific Capabilities
- wet and dry lab spaces
- eDNA collection stations
- eRNA preservation for shore-based analysis
- long-range sampling systems (CTD, nets, pumps)
- acoustic and environmental sensor deployment
Operational Features
- extended range for multi-week voyages
- modular workstations
- communications for data transfer and live education links
- SCUBA and ROV deployment capability
Sustainability Focus
- primarily sail-based propulsion
- solar and wind assist where feasible
- systems designed to reduce onboard waste
