BayQuest is seeking funding to acquire and equip a Defender-Class Safe patrol vessel for its on-going bay and near coastal monitoring. It would serve as the main platform for conducting our on-the-water work.

Defender Safe Boats are a highly-recognized style of vessel for its safe, sturdy design, speed and maneuverability. It is utilized as a rapid response vessel by law enforcement and fire agencies, harbor patrols and the United States Coast Guard. Further, it offers the design and functional capacity to safely accommodate researcher/observers, crew and equipment while navigating the choppy waters of San Francisco Bay and the Northern California coast.

BayQuest has also partnered with other organizations for use of their vessels to perform ongoing research, education and data collections efforts. We welcome discussions with vessel owners and organizations who are interested in meaningful collaboration.