Hydroterra Ocean Education Center was created to provide students and families with an opportunity to better understand the Coast of Maine. Hydroterra Ocean Education Center is a nonprofit, 501C3 corporation. HOEC serves school groups, Homeschool groups and individual families on board a small boat where students can explore some of the ways that marine scientists study the ocean environment. HOEC works with schools and small groups to tailor the boat trip to meet the educational goals of the visitors.