YEAR 2002 MARINE LIFE RESEARCH TRIPS
aboard the Yankee Capts, Yankee Whale Watching, Gloucester, MA

Year 2002 3-DAY CANYONS TRIP ­ departing 10pm JUNE 25, 2002

The Center for Oceanic Research and Education and Yankee Whale Watching invite you to join us on this trip of a lifetime! This three day research expedition takes us to deep-water canyons found at the far reaches of the continental shelf edge, about 100 miles east of Cape Cod. Many offshore whales, dolphins, sea birds and a wide variety of other marine animals inhabit these canyon waters. In past years, this trip has brought sightings of sperm whales, two species of extremely rare beaked whales, pilot whales, fin whales, humpbacks, minke whales, grampus (Risso's dolphins), bottlenose dolphins, common dolphins, striped dolphins, and Atlantic white-sided dolphins. A plethora of sharks have also been observed, including basking sharks, blue sharks, a tiger shark, and hammerhead sharks in 1994 and 1997!

Other possibilities abound, including rare loggerhead turtle or manta ray sightings or even the very rare whale shark. Anything is possible!

All of the cold-water seabirds of the Gulf of Maine (including Leach's storm-petrel and Manx shearwater) are usually seen on this trip. In the deep water of the canyons we have also seen sub-tropical/Gulf Stream species like Audubon's shearwater, White-tailed tropicbird, and the very rare white-faced storm petrel.

This three day excursion departs Monday, June 25 at l0 p.m. from Yankee Whale Watching in Gloucester, Massachusetts, aboard the M/V Yankee Capts. This 100 foot Dependacraft has seen countless offshore trips and has proven to be a very seaworthy and comfortable vessel. She boasts 50 bunks below deck, ample rail space around the main deck, a brand new cabin and galley, as well as a wide upper deck for distant viewing. On board will be educational materials, with a brief talk given by CORE scientists on the cetacean species we may encounter. Additionally, a bird expert will be on board to assist with
sightings and offer his expertise in the recognition and habits of the many different bird species we may observe.

The fare for this three day expedition is $425.00 (reduced from 1997's fare of $495). All meals are included in the fare, with snacks and non-alcoholic beverages provided. Beer and wine may be purchased in the galley for those who might be interested, and food may be brought on board for those with special dietary requirements. We will remain offshore from June 26th to June 28th and will return to port the evening of the 28th, around 7p.m.

A $100 per person deposit is required upon registration to insure your reservation. When your deposit is received, we will send a letter of confirmation and a diagram for you to choose your bunk.

To register, or for further information, please call 1-800-WHALING (1-800-942-5464). If you would like to speak to a CORE research staff member directly, please call the CORE office, (978) 768-4560, to leave a message, and someone will return your call as soon as possible. Yankee Whale Watching and CORE can also answer your questions by e-mail. Our e-mail address is core@coreresearch.org You may also register by mail by sending a check ormoney order to:

Please be sure to include your name, address and telephone number.
Thank you for your interest, and we hope to see you on this fantastic trip!