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Researchers study Lake Champlain's health aboard UVM's Marcelle Melosira

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The research and teaching vessel Marcelle Melosira sits at its dock near the Rubenstein Ecosystem Science Center, July 18, 2024.
The research and teaching vessel Marcelle Melosira sits at its dock near the Rubenstein Ecosystem Science Center, July 18, 2024.
Sydney P. Hakes
Passengers head down the dock to board the Marcelle Melosira July 18, 2024. The research vessel hosts cutting-edge technology and equipment.
Passengers head down the dock to board the Marcelle Melosira July 18, 2024. The research vessel hosts cutting-edge technology and equipment.
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The sun shines high over the flags atop the Marcelle Melosira July 18, 2024.
The sun shines high over the flags atop the Marcelle Melosira July 18, 2024.
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Pollen sits on the water by the Burlington waterfront July 18, 2024. The view is from the UVM research vessel Marcelle Melosira.
Pollen sits on the water by the Burlington waterfront July 18, 2024. The view is from the UVM research vessel Marcelle Melosira.
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Pollen sits on the water by the Burlington waterfront July 18, 2024.
Pollen sits on the water by the Burlington waterfront July 18, 2024.
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A view of the Spirit of the Ethan Allen, the ECHO Center and the docks from atop the Marcelle Melosira, a UVM research vessel, July 18, 2024.
A view of the Spirit of the Ethan Allen, the ECHO Center and the docks from atop the Marcelle Melosira, a UVM research vessel, July 18, 2024.
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A sink and other research equipment sit inside the classroom on the Marcelle Melosira, UVM's research vessel, July 18, 2024.
A sink and other research equipment sit inside the classroom on the Marcelle Melosira, UVM's research vessel, July 18, 2024.
Sydney P. Hakes
A series of microscopes sit inside of the classroom aboard the Marcelle Melosira July 18, 2024.
A series of microscopes sit inside of the classroom aboard the Marcelle Melosira July 18, 2024.
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A group of scientists and reporters sit in the classroom aboard the research vessel Marcelle Melosira July 18, 2024. Media teams were invited for an information boat ride about the work that's done on the craft.
A group of scientists and reporters sit in the classroom aboard the research vessel Marcelle Melosira July 18, 2024. Media teams were invited for an information boat ride about the work that's done on the craft.
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Lake Champlain Sea Grant Director Anne Jefferson speaks about her work studying and reducing trash in Vermont's waterways and in Lake Champlain.
Lake Champlain Sea Grant Director Anne Jefferson speaks about her work studying and reducing trash in Vermont's waterways and in Lake Champlain.
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Lake Champlain Basin Program Communications and Publications Coordinator Ryan Mitchell speaks about the organizations recent State of the Lake report July 18, 2024. He stands next to UVM's Media Relations Director Basil Waugh and other media personnel.
Lake Champlain Basin Program Communications and Publications Coordinator Ryan Mitchell speaks about the organizations recent State of the Lake report July 18, 2024. He stands next to UVM's Media Relations Director Basil Waugh and other media personnel.
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Water has turned murky where the Winooski River meets Lake Champlain. The change in the color is due to bacteria buildup from the recent flooding.
Water has turned murky where the Winooski River meets Lake Champlain. The change in the color is due to bacteria buildup from the recent flooding.
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UVM Agroecology Fellow Nora Beer explains the purpose of a Secchi - to measure the clarity of water - aboard the research vessel Marcelle Melosira July 18, 2024.
UVM Agroecology Fellow Nora Beer explains the purpose of a Secchi - to measure the clarity of water - aboard the research vessel Marcelle Melosira July 18, 2024.
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UVM Agroecology Fellows Anna Hoppe gives a demonstration of the Secchi, a water clarity testing device, aboard the Marcelle Melosira July 18, 2024.
UVM Agroecology Fellows Anna Hoppe gives a demonstration of the Secchi, a water clarity testing device, aboard the Marcelle Melosira July 18, 2024.
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on July 18, 2024, in the wake of flooding, the runoff from the Winooski River has caused Lake Champlain waters to turn murky. Water clarity is a common way to analyze lake health.
on July 18, 2024, in the wake of flooding, the runoff from the Winooski River has caused Lake Champlain waters to turn murky. Water clarity is a common way to analyze lake health.
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Sea Grant Executive Program Leader Kris Stepenuck and UVM Agroecology Fellow Nora Beer prepare to drop a Secchi disk into Lake Champlain to measure water clarity July 18, 2024.
Sea Grant Executive Program Leader Kris Stepenuck and UVM Agroecology Fellow Nora Beer prepare to drop a Secchi disk into Lake Champlain to measure water clarity July 18, 2024.
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UVM Agroecology Fellows Nora Beer and Anna Hoppe give a demonstration of the Secchi, a water clarity testing device, aboard the Marcelle Melosira July 18, 2024.
UVM Agroecology Fellows Nora Beer and Anna Hoppe give a demonstration of the Secchi, a water clarity testing device, aboard the Marcelle Melosira July 18, 2024.
Sydney P. Hakes
UVM Agroecology Fellows Nora Beer and Anna Hoppe give a demonstration of the Secchi, a water clarity testing device, aboard the Marcelle Melosira July 18, 2024.
UVM Agroecology Fellows Nora Beer and Anna Hoppe give a demonstration of the Secchi, a water clarity testing device, aboard the Marcelle Melosira July 18, 2024.
Sydney P. Hakes
UVM Agroecology Fellows Nora Beer and Anna Hoppe give a demonstration of the Secchi, a water clarity testing device, aboard the Marcelle Melosira July 18, 2024.
UVM Agroecology Fellows Nora Beer and Anna Hoppe give a demonstration of the Secchi, a water clarity testing device, aboard the Marcelle Melosira July 18, 2024.
Sydney P. Hakes
Rebecca Diehl, a research assistant professor in the Department of Geography and Geosciences at UVM, gives a presentation about natural land processes that can help mitigate flooding.
Rebecca Diehl, a research assistant professor in the Department of Geography and Geosciences at UVM, gives a presentation about natural land processes that can help mitigate flooding.
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Captain Taylor Resnick directs the Marcelle Melosira research and teaching vessel back into the dock at the Burlington waterfront July 19, 2024.
Captain Taylor Resnick directs the Marcelle Melosira research and teaching vessel back into the dock at the Burlington waterfront July 19, 2024.
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The research and teaching vessel Marcelle Melosira sits at its dock near the Rubenstein Ecosystem Science Center, July 18, 2024. The one-of-a-kind craft is a hybrid, being able to run on electric power for three hours at a time.
The research and teaching vessel Marcelle Melosira sits at its dock near the Rubenstein Ecosystem Science Center, July 18, 2024. The one-of-a-kind craft is a hybrid, being able to run on electric power for three hours at a time.
Sydney P. Hakes