The National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration (NOAA) recently donated a research vessel to the GEMS Department
for its marine environmental science studies. The boat will be used
for teaching, field work, and faculty and student research. The Hawk
is
a 29.5 foot open cruiser with cuddy cabin, powered by an onboard diesel
engine. Our coastal habitat studies, including submerged aquatic
vegetation, water and biological monitoring of the Pasquotank River, and
comprehensive study of the effect of the reverse osmosis plant in the river
will be greatly enhanced with the arrival of this vessel.
