Rachel Carson

UNOLS · University of Washington's School of Oceanography

USAphoto: courtesy University of Washington

Marine biology, university teaching

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Sep 2025 – Aug 2026 · 40 port calls · 9 at-sea periods

Operating area: Carson is capable of conducting operations within the Salish Sea and coastal waters of the western United States and British Columbia

Research bunks

22 m

Length

9 kn

Cruise speed

Endurance

2003

Year built

Crew

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