Tour Leader(s): Lee Anne Campbell and Carolyn Sheild
Boston Departure Time: 8:00 a.m Destination Arrival: 9:30 a.m.
Depart from Destination: 2:30 p.m. Arrive Boston: 4:00 p.m.
Min Number of Participants: 30
Max Number of Participants: 45

Itinerary Woods Hole, a village on Cape Cod, is a world center for research, education, and training in marine, biomedical, and environmental science. It is home to two large private organizations, the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI), and the Marine Biological Laboratory (MBL) and two federal government facilities, the National Marine Fisheries Service and the U.S. Geological Survey. Several smaller science-related organizations are based in Woods Hole as well.
 Participants will visit WHOI, the MBL, and the Woods Hole Science Aquarium operated by the National Marine Fisheries Service. The visit to WHOI will include a talk on current research given by a prominent scientist and information about the status of a major upgrade of the submersible Alvin. At the MBL, the group will learn how a wide variety of marine organisms are used in basic biological research. There will be time to explore the Exhibit Centers and gift shops at both WHOI and the MBL. The visit to the Aquarium will allow participants to immerse themselves in the history of fishing and recent discoveries in fisheries research, while meeting live local fish on a face-to-fin basis.
 Participants should wear comfortable shoes for walking between institutions. A sweater or light-weight jacket is advisable at this time of year. In addition, a photo ID may be required for admission into the Aquarium. A boxed lunch will be provided and is included in the cost of the trip. For those intending to shop, don’t forget cash or a credit card!
Lunch included in cost.
Trip Cost: $65.00

Tour Leader(s): Jesse Mechling
Boston Departure Time: 8:00 a.m NU Destination Arrival: 8:35 a.m. pier
Depart from Destination: 1:30 p.m. Arrive Boston: 2:00 p.m.
Min Number of Participants: 35
Max Number of Participants: 80

Itinerary This field trip will include a National Park Service ranger led cruise of historic Boston Harbor around the site of the oldest lighthouse in the country, Boston Harbor Light, as well as a tour of Georges Island and its Civil War era fort. The 5-hour tour will consist of a 2-hour narrated cruise on the geology history, and culture of historic Boston Harbor offering spectacular views of the Boston waterfront and skyline. The cruise will take us around Little Brewster Island and Boston Light the site of the oldest lighthouse in the country, and the only lighthouse in the U.S., which is actively staffed by the U.S. Coast Guard. Participants will then have over 2 hours to spend on Georges Island, one of the harbor’s largest islands, and rich in history. Georges is home to Fort Warren. Built in the 1850s, the fort served as a prison during the Civil War and was finally decommissioned following World War II. Our tour will include: a ranger led tour of the fort, time for lunch and time to stroll the island as well as visit the new Harbor Islands Visitor Center.
Lunch not provided but available for purchase for $7 on the boat.
Trip Cost: $67.00

Tour Leader(s): Bob Michelson
Boston Departure Time: 8:00 a.m Destination Arrival: 9:00 a.m.
Depart from Destination: 4:00 p.m. Arrive Boston: 5:00 p.m.
Min Number of Participants: 6
Max Number of Participants: 12

Itinerary Learn about the diverse array of colorful invertebrates and coastal fish in two of New England’s premier coastal dive sites. Our day will begin with a mini-course on invertebrate and fish identification (adapted from NAUI’s Project Aware). We will then take to the water to see this marine life up-close and personal at two walk-in dive sites in Rockport and/or Gloucester (dependent on weather and tides). Individuals participating in this field trip must have up-to-date dive certifications (proof required), be at least 18 years of age, and be physically able to walk their gear approximately 100 yards from the parking lot to the water. Add New England fish and invertebrates to your personal marine life spotting list. On the way home, view the famous Red Shack of Rockport – a beloved subject of generations of artists.
Lunch included in cost.
Trip Cost: $187.00

Tour Leader(s): Carole McCauley
Boston Departure Time: 8:00 a.m Destination Arrival: 9:00 a.m.
Depart from Destination: 3:30 p.m. Arrive Boston: 4:30 p.m.
Min Number of Participants: 20
Max Number of Participants: 38 (Includes 2 Guides)

Itinerary Head north of Boston for a trip that combines visits to two of the area’s most renowned marine research laboratories as well as a city that is as famous as it is infamous. The day will begin with a visit to Salem State University’s Cat Cove Laboratory in Salem to see an aquaculture operation in action. Following this will be a trolley tour of historic Salem and a visit to the National Historic Site, with its rich maritime history and Tall Ship in residence. After a break for lunch and some free time to explore, the trip will continue on for a tour and tidepooling at Northeastern University’s Marine Science Center. The Center, located in the unique coastal community of Nahant, is situated on 24 acres of pristine New England rocky shore habitat, offering dramatic views of Massachusetts Bay and the Boston skyline. For more information, visit http://www.salemstate.edu/academics/schools/1028.php, http://www.nps.gov/sama, http://www.northeastern.edu/marinescience.
Lunch included in cost.
Trip Cost: $60.00

Tour Leader(s): Anne Smrcina
Boston Departure Time: 10:00 a.m Destination Arrival: 10:30 a.m.
Depart from Destination: 5:00 p.m. Arrive Boston: 5:30 p.m.
Min Number of Participants: 20
Max Number of Participants: 40

Itinerary Did you know that the waters off the Massachusetts coast are home to several species of great whales and a variety of other marine mammals. In fact, this area is considered one of the world’s 10 Top spots for whale watching. Before we depart, we’ll stop in at the New England Aquarium to get an orientation about local marine mammal species and learn about new research findings on whale behavior that have come from scientific studies in the sanctuary from multi-institutional teams. We’ll have time to explore the Stellwagen Bank sanctuary tanks and view local fish and invertebrate species that found near the seafloor. After a box lunch, we’ll then step aboard a whale watch vessel along the busy Boston waterfront to journey to a wild ocean place. Join professional whale watch naturalists and sanctuary staff for an exploration of New England’s only national marine sanctuary and an opportunity to view the marine mammals of Stellwagen Bank.
Lunch included in cost.
Trip Cost: $70.00