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易胜博官网鈥檚 ability to study and explore the ocean is about to expand, thanks to its inclusion in a new high-profile oceanographic consortium based in New England.

鈥淭he efficiencies gained through this collaboration will have long-term impact on our ability to better understand our oceans and their impact on our lives.鈥�

易胜博官网鈥檚 involvement in the newly formed will provide its scientists and graduate students with access to another research vessel and opportunities for further scientific collaboration. The consortium convenes three major institutions 鈥� the University of Rhode Island鈥檚 Graduate School of Oceanography, 易胜博官网 and the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution 鈥� along with 11 associate member institutions and universities with a shared goal to expand collaborative marine research and education opportunities among consortium members. The consortium members will take over operations of the R/V Endeavor, which is based at URI, for its remaining years. In the meantime, consortium members will submit a proposal to operate a new regional class research vessel.

鈥淭he consortium offers the opportunity for an already dynamic community of East Coast marine scientists to work more closely together,鈥� says Larry Mayer, professor and director of the and the at 易胜博官网. 鈥淭he efficiencies gained through this collaboration will have long-term impact on our ability to better understand our oceans and their impact on our lives.鈥�

Direct, hands-on access to the new research vessel will enable 易胜博官网 to contribute to a well-trained workforce of ocean-going scientists able to drive the next generation of ocean science questions and initiatives, according to Mark Milutinovich, the director for 易胜博官网鈥檚 Large Center Development.

鈥淭his high-profile consortium effort recognizes 易胜博官网鈥檚 world-class capabilities in ocean mapping and visualization, oceanography, marine biology and ocean engineering,鈥� Milutinovich adds.