abandon (uh-BAN-duhn)—to leave forever
canister (KAN-ih-stur)—a container
captain (KAP-tin)—the person in charge of a ship
first mate (FURST MAYT)—a ship captain’s assistant
flare (FLAIR)—a device that produces a bright light or flame as a signal
life preserver (LIFE pri-ZURV-er)—a belt, vest, or ring that can be filled with air and used to keep a person afloat in water
mission (MISH-uhn)—a special job or task
orca (OR-kuh)—a large, black and white whale. Orcas are also called killer whales.
research (REE-surch)—study or investigation about something
SOS (ESS OH ESS)—a signal meaning someone is in need of urgent help