To understand sub-sediment, supra-sediment and water column temperature relationship in clam and oyster bed environments. Collect wild clam specimens to compare growth history to bagged clams for applications to paleothermometry and conservation/restoration.
Location
Middle and Lower Tampa Bay
Summary
Install two temperature logger arrays (near Joe Island and near Loboviz platform)
This boat has a carrying capacity of up to 1500 pounds and up to 7 people and a shallow draft (9 inches empty). This boat's cat hull design results in a smoother ride in choppy water, at the expense of a slightly deeper draft. This boat is powered by two Yamaha 70hp motors.
