NAMAO Under the Setting Sun on Lake Winnipeg

February 17, 2026

A high-angle view from the deck of the MV Namao research vessel on Lake Winnipeg during a vibrant sunset. Three researchers wearing orange hard hats.

This photo captures a day of active field research aboard the MV Namao on Lake Winnipeg. While the ship navigates the open waters of the 7th largest freshwater lake in the world. Research involves critical monitoring of the lake’s health. This field day was dedicated to large-scale data collection.