New High-Tech Research Ship to Serve NOAA Flower Garden Banks Sanctuary

Today, NOAA christened a new, state-of-the-art research vessel that will enhance the study and protection of Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary in the Gulf of Mexico. The 83-foot R/V Manta will operate out of Galveston, Texas, where the sanctuary is headquartered. This technologically advanced research vessel is a vital addition to our fleet, said Daniel J. Basta, director of NOAA's Office of National Marine Sanctuaries. The Manta will open new windows onto the marine life and habitats of the Flower Garden Banks sanctuary while helping us protect this special place for future generations.

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Keywords: RESEARCH VESSEL, MARINE PROTECTED AREA, GULF OF MEXICO, TEXAS

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Related Topics: Gulf of Mexico LME

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