The North Slope Borough Department of Search and Rescue (NBSAR) helicopter approaches the HEALY over ice-covered waters. The NBSAR helicopter has a longer flight range than HEALY's helicopters. Use of the NBSAR to transport a new ROV part to the ship saved valuable science time that would have been compromised if the HEALY had to turn around to within HEALY helicopter flight range. Image courtesy of The Hidden Ocean, Arctic 2005 Exploration, NOAA-OE.
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