David Packard, a Silicon Valley pioneer and co-founder of Hewlett Packard, continues to impact marine research even after his death in 1996. His legacy is furthered by the unveiling of the $50 million research vessel named after him, funded by the David and Lucile Packard Foundation. This state-of-the-art ship is designed to support deep-sea explorations and is equipped with advanced technologies for mapping the ocean floor and conducting various studies, including climate change and species discovery, enhancing scientific research initiatives off the Californian coast.
Scientists at the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute have unveiled a new $50 million flagship vessel named the David Packard, dedicated to deep sea research.
The ship will focus on deep-sea research off California's coastline, utilizing advanced technologies including multi-beam sonar and underwater robots.
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