RV Sally Ride

The RV Sally Ride is a research vessel operated by the Scripps Institution of Oceanography at the University of California, San Diego. Named after Dr. Sally Ride, the first American woman in space, the vessel is primarily used for oceanographic research, including studies of marine ecosystems, ocean circulation, and climate change. The RV Sally Ride is equipped with advanced technology and instruments that allow scientists to conduct a wide range of research activities, including sample collection and data acquisition.