RV Flora

I've seen this research vehicle from the Shannon Point Marine Centre at Western Washington University moored here before.  I didn't get a chance to talk to any of the crew this time, but I asked last time what they were researching.  If I remember correctly, they're researching marine invertebrates.  They were just getting ready to head out when I took this. 
Extra 1: a shot of the boat as it left
Another hazy day and quite a strong smell of smoke from wildfires.
Extra 2: a shot across the harbour with the haze and the orange tint from the smoky sun