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Refitting team of the NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer beneath the bow of the ship inshipyard. The Okeanos Explorer, former Navy vessel Capable, was being refittedas the only ship in the Federal fleet dedicated to ocean exploration. It joined NOAA's fleet in 2008. (Image credit: NOAA 200th Anniversary Postcards from the Field)