Published on Oct 27, 2013
Mighty Ships Research G.O. Sars
Subscribe to US Today! The new G.O. Sars The Institute of Marine Research (IMR) and the University of Bergen (UiB) joined forces to build a new, state-of-the-art research vessel. Called the G.O. Sars after a renowned Norwegian marine biologist, it is one of the most advanced RV in the world (more about the Sars family - in Norwegian). The ship was officially launched 7 May, 2003 in Bergen. It was awarded the Norwegian Best Ship award for 2003 (read more in news). In June-July 2004 it will undertake a major two-month expedition to explore the ecosystems of the deep-sea in the waters around the northern mid-Atlantic Ridge as part of the international MAR-ECO project. More information about G.O. Sars is available on the IMR web site.
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