We talk a lot about space exploration, but did you know that we have not even explored 80% of the ocean on Earth? Thanks to companies like Seeop and their partnership with ASU on the Research Sailing Vessel Argo, students and researchers have new opportunities to access the ocean. I had the opportunity to interview some of the team about using drones and ROVs to learn more about the ocean and marine life. 

I talked to Argo founder Douglas Thorpe, Captain Luis Caffi and Eli Fuhrman. Argo is a boat with drones used for marine biology research. I heard about how Caffi—who was a Navy aviator in Chile—once got stranded for a day on a lifeboat because he lost connection with the crew on shore. 

They asked me a few questions about why I was interested in Argo. After they asked their questions, I asked my questions. The interview was 30–60 minutes long and it was pretty fun. This was my first interview and I really enjoyed the experience. My favorite part was hearing about how the Argo team actually slept on the boat. I am thankful for this experience. I am looking forward to what they do next. To learn more about the RSV Argo, go to seeop.com/argo.