Step into the command center for a deep-sea robot

At the heart of MBARI’s flagship research vessel, the David Packard, a team of skilled pilots command the remotely operated vehicle (ROV) Doc Ricketts. Equipped with advanced cameras, scientific instruments, and other technologies, this robotic submersible is a vital tool for studying marine life, ecosystems, and processes 4,000 meters (2.5 miles) beneath the ocean’s surface.

MBARI’s ROV pilots—led by Chief ROV Pilot Marko Talkovic—work together to ensure every system onboard the vehicle and in the control room runs safely and efficiently. Their expertise is crucial for supporting MBARI’s science expeditions at sea.
Teamwork is an essential part of MBARI’s mission. Together, MBARI scientists, engineers, and marine operations crew develop and deploy a wide range of advanced technologies to explore the ocean’s depths.

Learn more: https://www.mbari.org/our-work/ships/r-v-david-packard/
Video producer/editor: Marike Pinsonneault
Production team: Kyra Schlining, Susan von Thun, Larissa Lemon
Music: Imagineering-orchestra-upbeat (Pond5)

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