Since 1969, intensive marine studies have been conducted in Valdez waters by scientists aboard the M/V Acona, an 85-foot ship specifically designed for oceanographic research. The vessel carries a steady crew of six and can accommodate up to eight scientists., 1977-04, PCA0002-4b-57, Folder: PCA0002-4b. Alyeska Pipeline Service Company : Trans-Alaska Pipeline Construction Collection, 1976-1977, PCA 2. Alaska State Library - Historical Collections Finding Aids. https://alaska.libraryhost.com/repositories/2/archival_objects/17849 Accessed February 22, 2025.