First, some caveats ….

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

2. 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.

3. 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?

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

5. 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: 12-18 Cost/Student: Free to students, donations appreciated Location: Whidbey Island to the San Juan Islands Contact Info: http://www.captainwhidbey.com/cuttysark.html John Stone captjohn@whidbey.net

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

7. 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: http://www.aims-nw.org/ Tedi Conway aimsprograms@qwest.net

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

9. 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: http://academic.evergreen.edu/c/curtzt/Science/M/Stills/MFac/MFac.html Sarah Pedersen pederses@evergreen.edu

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

11. 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: 10-20 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: http://www.menzies.org Jim Norris jnorris@olympus.net

12. Ocean Inquiry Project Vessels: Name: Mary L., C.A. Kane Size: 65-100' Type: Power

13. 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: http://www.oceaninquiry.org Fritz Stahr stahr@oceaninquiry.org

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

15. 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: 50-100 Cost/Student: $28 (2/3 day) Location: Seattle/Elliott Bay/Alki Point Contact Info: http://www.marinescienceafloat.org Janet Burnette janatpmr@aol.com

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

17. 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: 12-30 Cost/student*: $76/overnight *at maximum capacity Location: Puget Sound and the San Juan Islands Contact Info: http://www.salish.org Ellie Linen Low ellie@salish.org

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

19. 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: http://www.soundexp.org Beth Grafe beth@soundexp.org

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

21. 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: http://www.ocean.washington.edu Angie Thompson-Bulldis angiet@ocean.washinton.edu