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R/V Bellows
The R/V BELLOWS is a 71-ft research vessel, built in 1962, owned
and operated by the Florida Institute of Oceanography. Powered by
two GM6-71 diesel engines for 400 total hp and with a shallow draft
of 4 ft it is ideal for estuarine, coastal, Caribbean and
BahamasIsland research. The normal operational areas for the
BELLOWS are the Gulf of Mexico, SE Atlantic, Bahamas and the
northern Caribbean Sea.
Scientific equipment that is available for use on cruises
include: CTD, XBT, Niskin bottles, reversing thermometers, bottom
grabs, and piston corer. Side boom-Starboard side extending 13 ft
for plankton/neuston tows. Work area-185 sq. ft. dry/wet air
conditioned 12' x 14' laboratory, refrigerator/freezer space; salt
water system; 275 sq. ft. afterdeck area.
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