“The Zephyr Marine Instructors were amazing and kept us really engaged; never leaving us out of the fun.”


Some Feedback from our 2023 Trips

Hi Rob – what an amazing trip we had and a great day with you. “This trip was so cool, leaming everything about bioluminescence, deep sea exploration, and oceanic life is one thing, but going out to sea, holding the sea urchins in your hand and seeing the crabs scuttle around brings so much more […]


CO2 Plots

Here is some great data. The climate deniers would have you believe our climate is changing naturally, as it has ‘forever’. Actually, the sudden increase in CO2, and its effects, is due to human intervention, This is unprecedented. The last 1000 years: The last 10,000 years: The last 800,000 years:


Spring-Summer 2023

We’ve done lots of trips this year and are looking busy to a busy fall. Some photos from this spring and summer.


Experiential Learning

Our hands-on ocean science and technology program is based on Experiential Learning. We think you’ll appreciate these quotes: I hear and I forget, I see and I remember, I do and I understand. ~ Confucius, 450 BC Tell me and I forget, Teach me and I remember, Involve me and I will learn. ~ Benjamin Franklin, 1750 […]


Gull Island Institute, Winter 2022-23

We are pleased to announce we have joined in supporting Gull Island Institute (GII). This is a new, innovative undergraduate program based on Penikese and Cuttyhunk Islands in Buzzards Bay. Please look at their website and consider contributing to this remarkable organization.


Fall 2022

We have had a very busy fall and are about to end our scientific cruise season soon. This year we ran about 90 boat trips on Vineyard Sound. Here are some of the highlights: “We’re so grateful for your excitement and expertise-especially thankful for your expertise making the experience hands-on for our students. You helped […]