Coastal and marine resources are experiencing unprecedented stresses. Development and population growth along the coast, changes to commercial fishing and aquaculture industries, rising sea levels and increasing flood risk, habitat degredation and invasive species all threaten our nation's coastlines. New Hampshire Sea Grant works to address these issues through integrated research, extension, and education in the Granite State.
Featured Programs
NH Green Crab Project
Invasive species monitoring and seafood industry engagement. 788 volunteers engaged, 1,894 green crabs collected.
Common Garden
Community-driven solution to combat erosion. 10,000+ dune grass plants transplanted to 17 coastal sites.
Field Science Discovery
Getting New Hampshire students and teachers more connected to local habitats. 208 students used their local saltmarsh as a classroom.
Fisheries Roundtables
Facilitating important discussions on topics that matter to New Hampshire’s fishing industry. 6 productive roundtable sessions organized so far.
PFAS Research
Funding the latest science to address the human and ecological impacts of ‘forever chemicals.’ 11 research projects study emerging contaminants.
CoastWise
Offering workforce development for marine and coastal professionals in New Hampshire. 80 participants across 4 cohorts.
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The Power of Participatory Science
The Power of Participatory Science
Bringing community members into research improves science — and the community
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UNH Research Team Finds Concentrated PFAS in Watershed Foams
UNH Research Team Finds Concentrated PFAS in Watershed Foams
Preliminary findings show levels seven to 70 times higher in foam than in underlying surface water
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