The RRS Sir David Attenborough has arrived in London.
The vessel, which the public wanted to name “Boaty McBoatface,” completed basic sea trials ahead of its first exploration.
The vessel takes the waters for the first time (Credit: Royal Museums Greenwich)
In a speech on the polar research ship named after him, Sir David Attenborough also called on world leaders at Cop26 to listen to the science.
Sir David said: “We all know the magnitude of the dangers facing us in the immediate future.
“Would it not be marvellous to suppose that as a consequence of our discoveries, and science’s discoveries, the nations of the world joined together and actually did something in this coming Cop?”.
A conference that takes action is Attenborough’s desire. He hopes nations get together and listen to the science of what has to be done to tackle climate change.
Attenborough appointed “People’s Advocate” for the COP26 global climate summit (Credit: Associated Press)
The vessel is a great compliment to Attenborough, as the scientist is said to be very proud of this moment.
The 129m long ship has spent the past year in shake-down trials around the British coast.
The Research vessel’s first ocean voyage will take her to Antarctica for the new austral summer research season.
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The RRS Sir David Attenborough has arrived in London.
The vessel, which the public wanted to name “Boaty McBoatface,” completed basic sea trials ahead of its first exploration.
The vessel takes the waters for the first time (Credit: Royal Museums Greenwich)
In a speech on the polar research ship named after him, Sir David Attenborough also called on world leaders at Cop26 to listen to the science.
Sir David said: “We all know the magnitude of the dangers facing us in the immediate future.
“Would it not be marvellous to suppose that as a consequence of our discoveries, and science’s discoveries, the nations of the world joined together and actually did something in this coming Cop?”.
A conference that takes action is Attenborough’s desire. He hopes nations get together and listen to the science of what has to be done to tackle climate change.
Attenborough appointed “People’s Advocate” for the COP26 global climate summit (Credit: Associated Press)
The vessel is a great compliment to Attenborough, as the scientist is said to be very proud of this moment.
The 129m long ship has spent the past year in shake-down trials around the British coast.
The Research vessel’s first ocean voyage will take her to Antarctica for the new austral summer research season.
