When the original Half Moon first ventured up the Hudson River in 1609, its crew paid close attention to the vibrant environment surrounding them, looking for ways to utilize the region's abundant natural resources.
Today, on board the replica ship Half Moon, we still pay special attention to the natural world around us. The Half Moon acts as a floating ecological laboratory. Our students utilize a mixture of modern and period tools and instruments to collect their data, mixing science and history into a unified whole.
We'll update this page as the student crew members conduct their research, so check back often.
