oceanographic ships
Washington, D.C. — NOAA is in the process of acquiring two new oceanographic ships as part of the agency’s fleet rebuilding effort. Once in service, the new ships will support a wide variety of missions, ranging from general oceanographic research and exploration to marine life, climate and ocean...

![NOAA is in the process of acquiring two new oceanographic ships as part of the agency’s fleet rebuilding effort. Once in service, the new ships will support a wide variety of missions, ranging from general oceanographic research and exploration to marine life, climate and ocean ecosystem studies. [photo: NOAA] A NOAA vessel conducting ocean ecosystem studies](https://www.samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/noaa_vessel.jpg?itok=aAKjXKaT)