A research cruise refers to a scientific exploration journey by ship, where scientists and researchers study different aspects of the ocean or another body of water. Full definition
Such a system could also reduce the size of the operational team needed on research cruises. (sciencedaily.com)
The most successful research cruises are typically the ones that are planned early, with an awareness of both the big picture and the fine details. (ldeo.columbia.edu)
This trend has already restricted research cruises and will likely increasingly do so in the longer term, especially to remote areas of the ocean. (eos.org)