Polar Researchers (IMAGE) Virginia Institute of Marine Science Caption Assistant professor Elizabeth Shadwick (R) of the Virginia Institute of Marine Science with marine technician Olivia De Meo aboard the RV Laurence M Gould on its way to deployment of their mooring in the Southern Ocean. Credit Photo courtesy of VIMS. Usage Restrictions One-time use only. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.