Eighty-five years after its iconic departure with John Steinbeck and Ed Ricketts, the Western Flyer has been restored and is embarking on a three-month journey to retrace its original route to the Gulf of California. This expedition aims to combine scientific research with educational outreach and community engagement, focusing on the region's ecosystems. The new owners, John and Andy Gregg, plan to use the boat not only as a piece of history but as a platform for promoting marine conservation and scientific inquiry.
The Western Flyer, the fishing boat taken by John Steinbeck and Ed Ricketts took on an expedition from Monterey to the Gulf of California that resulted in the book The Log from the Sea of Cortez returned to Monterey Saturday after a 70-year absence.
Local scientists, educators and conservationists will team up to study the Gulf of California's ecosystems, and brainstorm new ideas to protect the marine world.
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