Christening and Launch of the NOAA Ship Reuben Lasker - June 16, 2012

June 16, 2012
Marinette, WI
Marinette Marine Corporation launched on June 16 a new fisheries survey vessel, the Reuben Lasker, it built for NOAA at its Marinette, WI shipyard. The ship was christened by Pamela Lasker, daughter of the ship's namesake -- a pioneering fisheries scientist. The high-tech ship will assess fish stocks and study other marine life, including marine mammals and sea turtles, on the West Coast. Read more about this story: www.noaanews.noaa.gov/stories2...
FOR MEDIA: For b-roll of the ship launch, please see following:
1. 1080i HD Quicktime, 392 MB. Right-click here to download.
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2. Smaller MP4 version for website use: 8.7 MB Right click here to download:
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3. For a longer B-Roll edition: • B-Roll: Christening a...