New Hampshire Sea Grant

About Based at the University of New Hampshire since 1980 (individual college program status since 2003), New Hampshire Sea Grant is one of 34 Sea Grant programs in the U.S. under the umbrella of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)'s National Sea Grant College Program. New Hampshire Sea Grant works to support a coastal environment that sustains healthy ecosystems, economies, and people through integrated research, extension, education, and communications efforts. Our Mission New Hampshire Sea Grant works to enhance our relationship with the coastal environment to sustain healthy ecosystems, economies, and resilient and inclusive communities. Our Vision New Hampshire Sea Grant envisions diverse, thriving coastal communities and ecosystems where people live, work, and play in a manner that sustains healthy ecosystems, economies, and people. Our Approach New Hampshire Sea Grant meets our mission through integrated research, extension, education, and communications efforts. Research NH Sea Grant’s research program supports innovative studies that address key scientific questions and research needs for New Hampshire, from biology and ecology, to technology and engineering, to social science and issues of public health and policy. Extension Community engagement is at the core of NH Sea Grant’s work. We proudly connect interested parties (individuals, communities, businesses, and organizations) with the science and training they need to make informed decisions about our marine and coastal resources. Education Increasing environmental literacy and promoting career and workforce development are central to NH Sea Grant’s marine education activities, which reach thousands of students each year. For lifelong learners, our robust volunteer programs (UNH Marine Docents and Coastal Research Volunteers) provide opportunities and educational experiences for adults across the state. Communications Communications serves as a central hub for NH Sea Grant's work – helping to connect our research, extension, and education efforts with diverse audiences through rich, authentic, and visually-appealing stories, photos, videos, and online content.