Embarking on a Research Cruise (IMAGE) University of Arizona Caption The research vessel MSV John Strickland provides an ideal sampling platform in the still waters of Saanich Inlet, a seasonally oxygen deficient fjord on the coast of Vancouver Island, British Columbia. The inlet is a natural laboratory for studying oxygen minimum zones. Credit Steven Hallam/UBC Usage Restrictions This visual may only be used in conjunction with reporting/posting of this news release. Image/video credit must be included exactly as indicated. 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.