At New Hampshire Sea Grant, we connect science with action to support thriving coastal communities, resilient economies, and healthy ecosystems along New Hampshire’s coast. Through integrated research, extension, education, and communications, we address the coastal issues people care about most by working with partners, community members, and decision-makers to develop practical, science-based solutions.
Our efforts focus on four strategic areas where our work makes a measurable difference: Healthy Coastal Ecosystems, Resilient Communities and Economies, Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture, and Environmental Literacy and Workforce Development. By advancing knowledge, building capacity, and sharing information that helps communities adapt, manage resources, and plan for the future, we foster a more sustainable and resilient coastal New Hampshire.
Resilient Communities and Economies
Reducing threats from nonpoint source pollution, stormwater, marine debris, severe weather and changing coastal conditions through building the capacity of municipalities, resource managers, property owners, and communities to make informed decisions and adopt best practices. This focus area recently added offshore energy programming that enables fishing industry members/communities to better engage in planning and development processes.
Healthy Coastal Ecosystems
Monitoring, protecting, or modifying select coastal sites through restoration activities and engagement with community/citizen scientists who assist researchers with measuring, observing, maintaining, or installing important ecosystem features in collaboration with community leaders and property owners.
Environmental Literacy and Workforce Development
Working to build marine and environmental literacy by increasing understanding of marine and coastal issues through education programs focusing on the Gulf of Maine. New Hampshire Sea Grant offers undergraduate and graduate fellowships, as well as career advice from professionals in a variety of marine-related positions.
Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture
Exploring options with fishers and aquaculturists for the harvest and promotion of sea-derived foods that are economically viable as well as safe for workers, consumers, and the environment.
