When R/V Dawn came out of the water in Virgin Gorda for hurricane season, we knew the refit list would be long. One item mattered more than the rest: the mainsail. Dawn is a 39-foot sailing research vessel, and her sails are her engine. Every sample we collect for our […]
R/V Dawn
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Every year, as the Atlantic hurricane season builds, R/V Dawn takes a break from her work on the water for a season of her own. This week, our research vessel was hauled out at the boatyard in Virgin Gorda, lifted clear of the water by the Travelift and set down […]
R/V Dawn has wrapped up another chapter of her 2026 Caribbean research mission, sailing from St. Martin/Sint Maarten across to the British Virgin Islands. Along the way, the crew collected water samples at every stop, watched the islands come alive with wildlife, and found a little time to enjoy the […]
They say a sailor’s plans are written in the sand at low tide. For our latest Sustainable Seas expedition, those words rang especially true. From March 5th to March 14th, our crew was prepared to execute a rigorous research itinerary spanning the heart of the Leeward Islands. The plan was […]
The Sustainable Seas Institute team has returned safely from our ten-day expedition through the Lesser Antilles, and I am thrilled to report that the mission was a resounding success. From the volcanic peaks of St. Lucia to the vibrant harbors of Guadeloupe, our journey from December 30 to January 8 […]
From December 30 to January 8, the Sustainable Seas Institute team will be heading into the Lesser Antilles for a multi-island expedition across St. Lucia, Martinique, Dominica, and Guadeloupe. This ten‑day journey will launch our new year of research and education with a focus on vibrant tropical ecosystems, coastal communities, […]
The Sustainable Seas Institute is thrilled to share an exciting recap of our recent 10-day research cruise to the vibrant waters of Martinique! Aboard our research vessel, the R/V Dawn, our team embarked on a critical mission to investigate water quality around this beautiful Caribbean island, led by the Chief […]
We’re excited to share a significant update on our beloved research vessel, the R/V Dawn! To ensure she remains at the forefront of ocean exploration and continues to provide a reliable platform for our critical research, the R/V Dawn is currently undergoing a comprehensive refit in the beautiful waters of […]