🧵 #NSFfunded researchers are aboard the R/V R/V Sikuliaq for a special 7-day transit of the Alaskan waters.

In addition to collecting critical oceanographic data, the cruise is being used as an opportunity to train a new generation of oceanographers.

📷: Lloyd Pikok Jr

Participants are mentored by the chief scientist and vessel staff on managing a successful marine survey.

The goal is to develop a well-trained seagoing scientific workforce to promote U.S. national interests in the Arctic through #NSFfunded oceanographic research.

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