Floating Classroom
This unique on-the-water scientific research expedition aboard the 49 passenger "Yankee Clipper" explores our water planet and its local rivers, estuaries, bays and sounds!
- Water quality testing
- Marine/estuarine ecology
- Catch/study/release invertebrates
- Watershed awareness
- Customize your own voyage!
- Meets MA and NH public school science standards
MASSACHUSETTS
Merrimack River/Great Salt Marsh
Parker River National Wildlife Refuge
Salt marshes are among the most biodiverse and productive ecosystems on earth, and we'll take you there for a firsthand look!
Explore the largest contiguous salt marsh north of Chesapeake Bay with a full complement of scientific equipment.
Recount the natural history of the marsh, from the Wisconsin Glaciaton of 15,000 years ago to present day.
Analyze, compare, and contrast the fresher water upriver with the saltier water where it meets the open Atlantic Ocean.
Watch the playful harbor seals fishing at the mouth of the river or basking on the rocks at low tide.
See for yourself why the Parker River National WildlifeRefuge is one of the top five birding sites in North America!
NEW HAMPSHIRE and MAINE
Piscataqua River/Portsmouth Harbor/Great Bay
By arrangement, the Floating Classroom is available to explore the waters of Portsmouth Harbor and the Piscataqua River Watershed.
Typically these trips are available in late May/early June and late September/early October.
For more information or reservations, please call (603) 682-2293 or (603) 642-7342
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