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The Return of R/V Arabella

With a storied past and an uncertain future, this tale of the relationship between a research vessel and her home port provokes speculation, but relies on science and planning for longevity.  In the late 1990’s and early 2000’s, Rutgers University’s Marine Field Station (RUMFS) was home to the 15 meter...

Winner of Our Two 2025 Undergrad Awards

I am pleased to announce the winner of our two 2025 undergrad awards. It’s been a tough competition this year, we were truly impressed with all of the submissions. So thank you to all the students who put their hat in the ring! The recipient of the Outstanding Senior Awards...

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Hurricane Science

Ocean Acidification

Offshore Wind

Integrated Ocean Technology

Polar Science

Empowering the Future

The Sentinel Mission: A global mission of community and exploration

The Sentinel Mission will try to circumnavigate the global ocean following nautical rules by an underwater robot. The goal is to demonstrate new technology developed by Teledyne Marine Inc and promote curiosity of the ocean planet. The mission will use the newly developed Teledyne Marine’s Sentinel autonomous underwater vehicle. Our our goal is to build global unity, contribute scientific discoveries, and inspire a sustainable relationship with our world’s oceans.

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