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RV Rachel Carson
May 10, 2018
New UW vessel, RV Rachel Carson, will explore regional waters
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The UW School of Oceanography has a new vessel, named after marine biologist, author and conservationist Rachel Carson. It will explore Puget Sound and nearby coasts.