Marine Biodiversity hub researcher Kirrily Moore, together with Queensland primary school student Clare Cameron, have been announced joint winners of the competition to name Australia’s next marine research vessel.

The Investigator was chosen from 1,458 entries received as the winning name for the Australian Government’s new $120 million deep water research vessel. Announcing the winners, the Hon Senator Kim Carr, Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research, said “Australia has one of the largest marine territories in the world, yet much of this terrain remains a mystery to us….. It is time we followed in Matthew Flinders’ wake and embarked on a meaningful journey of discovery to unlock the secrets of our vast marine territory.”

More info http://www.csiro.au/resources/float-a-name