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NOAA ships sailing toward energy efficiency

NOAA Marine and Aviation Operations is taking several steps towards achieving more energy efficient platforms and reducing greenhouse gas pollution for its ship fleet by 2050.

Oceanographer (left) and Discoverer are two ships being built for NOAA

Meet the Crew: Jason Dlugos, Second Assistant Engineer

NOAA's professional mariners play a key role in NOAA's scientific research by directly participating in the operation and handling of scientific gear in the tumultuous ocean environment. Meet Jason Dlugos, Second Assistant Engineer NOAA Ship Oscar Elton Sette.

Mariner Jason Dlugos enjoying the sunset on the dock in front of NOAA Ship Oscar Elton Sette.

Meet the Crew: Garret Mayer, Hydrographic Senior Survey Technician

NOAA's professional mariners play a key role in NOAA's scientific research by directly participating in the operation and handling of scientific gear in the tumultuous ocean environment. Meet Garret Mayer, Hydrographic Senior Survey Technician on NOAA Ship Fairweather.

Garret Mayer with NOAA Ship Fairweather in the background.