New ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ research vessel 'Sharkology' takes her maiden voyage
On October 3, 2016, the ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ was officially handed the keys to the research vessel Sharkology, a 35 foot 350 Marlin FM that will transport students, faculty, and staff offshore to conduct field science.
Arthur Girard, who donated the vessel, and his son Michael Girard joined a ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ team on her maiden voyage near Spring Point in South Portland. The team included Professor James Sulikowski, Ph.D.; Vice President of Research and Scholarship Edward Bilsky, Ph.D; Assistant Director of the ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Arthur P. Girard Marine Science Center Addie Coyac, M.B.A.; ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Vessel Program Coordinator Tim Arienti. B.S.; and Associate Professor Kathryn Ono, Ph.D.
The Sharkology is now moored on the Saco River off the ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ boat dock and will next be used to collect data offshore and tag sharks.
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