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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.

Meet the Crew: Bailey Glessner, Second Cook

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 Bailey Glessner, Second Cook on NOAA Ship Henry B. Bigelow.

Bailey Glessner in the galley of NOAA Ship Oregon II

Meet the Crew: Leslie Allen, Chief Boatswain

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 Leslie Allen, chief boatswain on NOAA Ship Ferdinand R. Hassler.

A NOAA boatswain on a small boat.

Meet the Crew: Matt McFarland, Chief Bosun

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 Matt McFarland, chief bosun on NOAA Ship Bell M. Shimada.

Matt McFarland holding a large fish.