Japan Plunges Into Ocean Science

摘要

When, the experimental nuclear-powered ship Mutsu wandered around on the open seas a few years ago, unable to find a port willing to take it in, few would have guessed that this high-tech pariah would end up as the pride of Japan's growing scientificresearchieet. But this fall, renamed Mirai and refitted with, diesel engines, the .ship will make its debut as the world's largest oceanographic research Vessel. This state-of-the-art research ship is just the latest symbol of Japan's bid-to become a major force in global oceanographic research.