UF/IFAS NCBS Field Research
About the Service
UF/IFAS NCBS researchers and staff must submit a request form for all field activities when utilizing station vessels, whether they are vessels with or without captains.
Field Work FAQs
This will be determined on a case-by-case review for the project being conducted.
A captain is required for all research/field activities that are not conducted by UF/IFAS NCBS employees. All other UF departments and external guests will need to complete an SKML Day Trip request form.
- CK Roses: 25ft Skiff with side access door – capacity 12
- Hells Bay: 18ft flats boat – capacity 3
- G3: 18ft aluminum – capacity 4
- Electrofishing Boat: 20ft – capacity 4
- Extension Vessel: 19ft Skiff – capacity 6
- Miss Melinda:
Email or Teams Chat vehicle requests to Tara Spach (t.spach@ufl.edu) or Rose Cantwell (cantwellr@ufl.edu). Once approved, coordinate vehicle and key pickup and drop off prior to that date of use. Trailering outside of Cedar Key is an additional $50 fee. You must have source of funds for fuel after any vehicle or vessel use.
Request a research Vessel
Other Required Forms
Please print and complete the vessel/vehicle check list before and after field research trip.
- One per trip
- List all attendees on the day of the trip
- Provide to Captain on day of trip
- One per attendee (including teacher/chaperone)
- Provide in advance, or on the day of the trip