50 Years of Ocean Science: The R/V Endeavor Retires

For 50 years, one ship carried ocean science to sea. As the R/V Endeavor retires, operations manager Brendan Thornton and veteran captain Chris Arminetti look back on the people, expeditions, and practical work that kept a floating laboratory running. The conversation follows the research vessel's final voyage, its role in training generations of oceanographers, and what its legacy means for the next generation of ocean research infrastructure.Support our science communication by joining us on Patreon or sending us a gift on PayPalSpecial thanks to the Monterey Bay Aquarium for sponsoring this episode.Episode Guests: Brendan Thorton and Chris ArmanettiLearn more about the R/V Endeavor Here: Meet the next chapter: the Narragansett DawnDiscover the University of Rhode Island’s Oceanographic Research hereEpisode Transcript and more information on the Pine Forest Media websiteFollow Pine Forest Media on Instagram @pineforestmediaHosted, produced, and edited by Clark Marchese Cover art by Jomiro EmingTheme music by Nela RuizFind some more Pine Forest Media podcasts below:Listen to South Pole on Spotify or Apple PodcastsListen to Plastic Podcast on Spotify or Apple PodcastsListen to Something in the Water on Spotify or Apple Podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.