After two and a half years in construction, SAM is now fully operational!
Under the leadership of Director of Research Kai Staats construction was initiated on January 20, 2021, with volunteers and dedicated staff from around the world contributing to this unique vessel. The first visiting research team conducted a full day of training and then entered SAM on Thursday, April 27, 2023. Learn about the Phases of Development and follow the latest in research being conducted as SAM continues to evolve and grow as a research platform.
Interested in bringing a research team to SAM? Learn more about what it takes to be a visiting team.