Members of Seattle grunge icons, Soundgarden, attended the launch of the research vessel 'SoundGuardian' that was named in their honour.
The vessel is intended to research the pollution levels in the waters of the Seattle Sound.
Lead guitarist Kim Thayil and drummer Matt Cameron, helped christen the boat in a ceremony held in King County, Seattle.

Science & the environment take center stage w/ music legends, Soundgarden on the new research vessel SoundGuardian pic.twitter.com/fjoNFylbYa

— King County DNRP (@KCDNRP) June 29, 2016

The SoundGuardian, our new environmental research vessel that will support our water quality mission. pic.twitter.com/i0NBIKVyXw

— King County WTD (@KingCountyWTD) June 29, 2016