Melosira
The University of Vermont's research vessel Melosira is docked adjacent to the Rubenstein Ecosystem Science Laboratory, where it provides convenient and immediate access to Lake Champlain. The R/V Melosira is staffed with a full-time Captain and Deckhand experienced in all aspects of limnological, geological, and fisheries sampling including: water sampling, plankton sampling, sediment coring, deploying and maintaining in situ sensors, gill netting, bottom and mid-water fish trawling, and hydroacoustic sampling.
Lake Champlain Live! is a program on the R/V Melosira which offers elementary, middle, and high school students and teachers the opportunity to learn first-hand about the study of limnology and to collect their own data on Lake Champlain with the aid of professional educators and lab research staff.
The R/V Melosira is available for charter to groups or individuals for research, education, or other functions. The rate to use the Melosira is $160/hour. Please contact Captain Steve Cluett for more information.
Captain Steve Cluett
Rubenstein Ecosystem Science Laboratory
University of Vermont
Burlington VT 05401
Phone: 802-858-2153
Email: steve.cluett@uvm.edu
Other Boats
The Rubenstein Ecosystem Science Laboratory also has several smaller boats for use on Lake Champlain and surrounding water bodies.