Tuesday, July 10 to Wednesday, August 15, 2012; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Location: Naskeg Point, , Brooklin, Maine

Contact: Martha Bell; (207) 374-2135

Website: meriresearch.org

Explore the natural beauty of the Maine coast. Learn about MERI’s work to protect ocean life and what you can do to help. Join us aboard the RV MERI. Cruise the waters of Blue Hill Bay aboard our 12-passenger Downeast style lobster boat. Boat trips for adults,families and children are offered July through August.

2012 Schedule

Bay Eco-Cruise — July 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25, 31 | August 1, 7, 8, 14, 15

Coastal Monitoring Excursions — July 10, 17, 24, 31 | August 7, 14

Island Explorer — July 11, 18, 25 | August 1, 8, 15

Bay Eco-Cruise (all ages)

Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 3 to 5 pm

Adults – $40, Children under 16 – $20

Minors must be accompanied by an adult.

Coastal Monitoring Excursions (all ages)

Tuesdays 10 am to 2 pm

Adults – $60, Children under 16 – $40

Minors must be accompanied by an adult.

Island Explorer (Ages 6 – 12)

Wednesdays, 10 am to 2 pm – Children 6 to 12 – $40

Private Charter Cruises

The R/V MERI is available for private family outings and cruises. Call for rates and a schedule.

Participants will meet at Naskeg Point, Brooklin, ME.

Marine Environmental Research Institute

55 Main Street, Blue Hill www.meriresearch.org info@meriresearch.org

(207) 374-2135