Join us for an educational and interactive Great Bay EcoCruise from New Castle, NH, up the Piscataqua River, and into the Great Bay Estuary. Cruise aboard a 50-foot research vessel, R/V Gulf Challenger, under the guidance of the enthusiastic and knowledgeable UNH Marine Docents, a NH Sea Grant Extension specialist, and the crew of the vessel.
Our EcoCruises are hands-on and teach participants all about marine and estuarine ecosystems, with opportunities to use equipment and observe techniques for marine science research. There is also plenty of time on-board to just enjoy the fresh air, sights, and sounds of the estuary!
Location: Vessel departs from/returns to the UNH Pier in New Castle, NH.
Duration: Check-in by 8:30 a.m. Departure 9 a.m. Return 2:30 p.m. Time aboard the boat is approximately 5 hours including about a half-hour visit to UNH's Jackson Estuarine Laboratory.
Who: Open to the public and great for visitors who want to learn more about the Seacoast. Adults & youth, minimum of 10 years of age and older and must be accompanied by an adult.
Cost: $60 for adults (ages 18+), and $40 for youth (ages 10-17).