Part of a TECH 797 project, this "Clean Cat", a wetland oil spill remediation vessel, was designed by students to be able to move autonomously over shallow, flooded wetlands contaminated by hydrocarbons and to inject nutrients into the soil to stimulate hydrocarbon breakdown by the microorganisms. This undergraduate project was renamed "Remediation Injuection Vessel for Marshes, Tidal Flats and Wetlands" and in September 2005, UNH was awarded a US Patent.

Undergraduate Studies

Undergraduate Studies in Marine Science

TECH 797: Undergraduate Ocean Research Program

Sponsored by the Marine Program and New Hampshire Sea Grant, TECH 797 is a senior design course alternative that offers financial support for projects in the marine area. Interdisciplinary teams of three to five students work with a sponsoring faculty member on his or her research project. During the yearlong course, team members must deal with the corporate, business, and research communities to obtain advice, direction, information, and the equipment and materials required to complete their projects. The teams produce real solutions to real problems and ends with the teams presenting their results to a jury of marine professionals. Often, their work leads to the discovery of new knowledge and the development of new technology. For more information on UNH Ocean Projects, contact either of the co-directors: Dr. Larry Harris (Zoology) 603-862-3897 or Rob Swift (Mechanical Engineering) 603-862-1837.