In the April 20, 2021 issue of The Mercury News, this front-page article appeared.
HEWLETT-PACKARD CO-FOUNDER
$50M ocean research ship gets apt name – the “David Packard”.
New flagship vessel of Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute.
An interesting read with pictures that highlight’s Dave’s fascination with exploring and preserving the world’s oceans. The vessel will be constructed in Spain starting this fall and will take its maiden voyage in 2023.
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For general reading on the institute founded by Dave Packard, go to https://www.mbari.org/
Compiled by Carol Nakamoto