Coordinating and Advancing Field-Based Marine Science Education in Puget Sound: Existing Boat Based Programs in Puget Sound Ellie Linen Low Salish Sea Expeditions

First, some caveats…. This is a brief summary of boat based marine education programs in Puget Sound. The goal of this talk is to set the framework by trying to compare various programs. -Mission -Program length and cost -Geographic area -Participant capacity There will be a question and answer session at the end, where representatives from various groups can fill us in on the details. This list is likely not complete! We apologize if we left anyone out.

What Marine Science boat based programs are currently operating in Puget Sound? American Institute for Marine Studies (AIMS) Aeolian Ventures (S/V Cutty Sark) Evergreen State College Menzies Project Ocean Inquiry Project (OIP) Pacific Marine Research (PMR) Salish Sea Expeditions Sound Experience University of Washington, School of Oceanography Others?

Aeolian Ventures: S/V Cutty Sark Vessel: Name: S/V Cutty Sark Size: 52' Type: Sail

Aeolian Ventures Mission: Using a sailing vessel as the platform to teach interdisciplinary curricula, i.e. History, art, science, math and more! Program Duration: 2 hrs – 1 week Student Capacity: Cost/Student: Free to students, donations appreciated Location: Whidbey Island to the San Juan Islands Contact Info: John Stone

American Institute for Marine Studies Vessel: Name: Mary L., various Size: 65’ Type: Power, Sail

American Institute for Marine Studies Mission: To deliver quality environmental and nautical programs for youth. To offer the opportunity for personal growth through challenge, experience and education. Program Duration: Various Student Capacity: Various Cost/Student: Various Location: Olympia to Bellingham Contact Info: Tedi Conway

Evergreen State College Vessel: Name: S/V Seawulff Size: 39' Type: Sail

Evergreen State College Mission: To help people realize their potential through innovative, interdisciplinary educational programs centering around learning about our maritime environment. Program Duration: ½ day - 1 week Student Capacity: 5-10 Cost/Student*: $35 (1/2 day), $55 (1 day) *at maximum capacity Location: South Puget Sound Contact Info: Sarah Pedersen

Menzies Project Vessel: Name: Mary Beth Size: 44' Type: Power

Menzies Project Mission: The mission of The Menzies Project is to develop and maintain a self-supporting citizen-based at-sea environmental research/education program. Program Duration: ½ day-1 day Student Capacity: Cost/Student: $45.00 for adults and $30.00 for students (1/2 day) $60.00 for adults and $45.00 for students (1 day) Location: Various, based in Port Townsend Contact Info: Jim Norris

Ocean Inquiry Project Vessels: Name: Mary L., C.A. Kane Size: ' Type: Power

Ocean Inquiry Project Mission: OIP's mission is to educate students, teachers and community members through scientific inquiry on Puget Sound. We achieve this by conducting oceanographic research with students aboard a boat and guiding classroom activities associated with that experience. Program Duration: ½ day - 1 day Student Capacity: 6-30 Cost: $35 (1/2 day), $50 (1 day) Location: Puget Sound Main Basin, Commencement Bay Contact Info: Fritz Stahr

Pacific Marine Research Vessel: Name: Goodtime II Size: 85' Type: Power

Pacific Marine Research Mission: To offer academically challenging, financially affordable hands-on marine science instruction to all Washington State elementary and secondary school students. We emphasize the connections we all share with Puget Sound through the watersheds in which we live. Program Duration: 2/3 day Student Capacity: Cost/Student: $28 (2/3 day) Location: Seattle/Elliott Bay/Alki Point Contact Info: Janet Burnette

Salish Sea Expeditions Vessel: Name: Carlyn, Lavengro Size: ~65' Type: Sail

Salish Sea Expeditions Mission: To inspire a passion for exploring, understanding, and respecting the marine environment through hands on scientific inquiry on Puget Sound. Program Duration: 2 days - 1 week Student Capacity: Cost/student*: $76/overnight *at maximum capacity Location: Puget Sound and the San Juan Islands Contact Info: Ellie Linen Low

Sound Experience Vessel: Name: Adventuress Size: 123' Type: Sail

Sound Experience Mission: To help people discover Puget Sound and learn from its majesty and vulnerability. We use the ship as a metaphor for our planet: a closed system that requires understanding and care and sails best when all aboard are working together. Program Duration: ½ day - 1 week Student Capacity: 45 (day), 25 (overnight) Cost/Student*: $18 (1/2 day), $82 (overnight) *at maximum capacity Location: Olympia to Bellingham Contact Info: Beth Grafe

University of Washington, School of Oceanography Vessel: Name: R/V TGThompson, R/V Barnes Size: 65'-274' Type: Power

University of Washington, School of Oceanography Mission: To educate and grant BS, MS, PhD degrees in Oceanography as a general science (i.e., not necessarily discipline specific) Program Duration: ½ day - 1 week Student Capacity: 8-30 Cost: $2200/day (student rate not applicable) Location: Puget Sound, Eastern Straits of Juan de Fuca Contact Info: Angie Thompson-Bulldis