The purpose of the cruise is to collect oceanographic data to better understand the water properties on the East Coast of New Caledonia.
Shilpa Lal will be assisting in data collection and analysis during the cruise and at the same time, acquire necessary skills from the training provided to conduct her own research.
Ms Lal is looking forward to the cruise on board the vessel CALIOPE 3.
Ms Lal said she was incredibly honoured because she would be representing USP and Fiji, and privileged as she would learn from scientists who are experts in their field.
