New Hampshire Sea Grant

Meet Symposium Speaker Katy Bland! Katy Bland is the Engagement and Research Manager at the Northeastern Regional Association of Coastal Ocean Observing Systems, working in collaboration with New Hampshire Sea Grant and Maine Sea Grant Maine Sea Grant. NERACOOS produces, integrates, and communicates high-quality information that helps ensure maritime safety, economic resilience, and sustainable use of the coastal ocean. At the Blue Ocean Symposium on March 28, Katy will dive into how NERACOOS' ocean data tools can support outreach and education! You won't want to miss this talk! Register now at https://lnkd.in/eCnwXgAj.

What is Sea Grant? Sea Grant is a federal-university partnership program that brings science together with communities for solutions that work. ?? In 2023, a federal investment in Sea Grant of $94 million led to $828.3 million in economic benefits.?? Learn about the impacts of our research??, education?? and extension?? efforts at seagrant.noaa.gov #SeaGrant #NOAA #Science #Communities #Coastal #GreatLakes #Research #Education #Extension #Outreach #Federal #University #Partnership

Final call to apply for the Undergraduate #DoyleFellowship! Applications are due by Friday, March 7th at 5:00pm EST. The Brian E. Doyle Undergraduate Marine Extension Fellowship ?offers motivated undergraduates from a range of backgrounds a paid opportunity to work on projects and receive hands-on training and mentorship from NH Sea Grant staff and partners each summer. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eZJfXzgn

Applications for New England Young Fishermen's Alliance Deckhand to Captain Program are now open! This free 9-month program is designed for fishermen looking to take the next step in their careers and become owner-operators. Learn more by visiting: https://lnkd.in/eBCrkd5K

A recent #SeaGrantFunded preliminary study of PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) in the Piscataqua Region Watershed found that levels were seven to seventy times higher in surface foam than levels in the underlying surface water. Led by Paula Mouser, professor of civil and environmental engineering at University of New Hampshire, the study used a newly designed skimmer device to collect foam samples with the help of community members acting as citizen scientists. “When community members live in these areas they know are impacted by potential sources of contaminants, they can get concerned about seeing things like that,” Mouser told the Boston Globe. “Foam formation on the surface of moving and stagnant water bodies is a natural process and is commonly attributed to organic-rich material, like decaying leaves or algae, but some contaminants, like PFAS, can act as agents to cause the same looking foam when water mixes with air along shorelines or during high waves.” PFAS are odorless and tasteless, making it difficult to distinguish naturally occurring foam from foam that could contain these persistent chemicals. While this was a pilot study, the next steps will expand sampling to other parts of the watershed and estuaries. Read more about these preliminary findings via Boston Globe Media: https://lnkd.in/eNRiWDXx via WMUR-TV: https://lnkd.in/eF8wapiw and UNH Today: https://lnkd.in/eeECvZCJ ?? 1: Berry Brook, NH ?? 2: Paula Mouser ?? 3: Foam sample collection ?? 4: An example of surface foam sampled during this preliminary study Temple University Piscataqua Region Estuaries Partnership

With the relentless cold of winter still very much present in #NewHampshire, here are some words of optimism from Wells Costello, Citizen Science Program Manager, that warmer times are around the bend: "The Persephone period - the time of year when there are fewer than 10 hours of daylight per day - is over! During this period many plants lie dormant, but not anymore. It may feel like the middle of winter, but to me, February has a stronger pull into the next season than the one we currently reside in. The snow doesn't nearly last as long on the sun-beat sidewalk and the gutter drips steady in the afternoon. As the sun arcs higher in the sky there's movement. As soon as the ice breaks up in our tributaries surrounding Great Bay, Coastal Research Volunteers will be ready! it's never too early to start thinking about your spring involvement with CRV. See you in the field!" Click here to learn how you can get involved with Coastal Research Volunteers: https://lnkd.in/eAthitwi ??: Brian Yurasits, Science Communication Specialist

The deadline is approaching for two Community Engaged #GraduateResearch Fellowship opportunities! ?? Project 1 – Participatory Approaches to Coastal Ecosystem Monitoring ?? Project 2 – Understanding Indicators of Social Change in Coastal Watershed Communities Learn more and apply today: https://lnkd.in/e_vEqUSA University of New Hampshire SEABROOK-HAMPTONS ESTUARY ALLIANCE

Attention undergraduate students with a passion for coastal science! ?? Set sail on your professional journey with the Doyle Fellowship! This summer, dive into hands-on research, mentorship, and real-world coastal science with New Hampshire Sea Grant! Whether you're charting a course for graduate school or testing the waters of a career in marine science, this fellowship will help you navigate your future. Don't let this opportunity drift away—apply now by clicking here: https://lnkd.in/eZJfXzgn Piscataqua Region Estuaries Partnership Great Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve Seacoast Science Center University of New Hampshire

On January 31st, New Hampshire Sea Grant hosted its biennial research symposium, showcasing the significant impact of #SeaGrantFunded research on the state's coastal ecosystems, communities, and economy. The symposium featured presentations from a dozen #SeaGrantFunded research projects, each addressing critical challenges in New Hampshire's marine and coastal environments, such as coastal resilience, fisheries health, emerging environmental contaminants, and sustainable aquaculture. With more than 130 attendees including researchers, students, community members, partner organizations, and opening remarks from Senator Jeanne Shaheen, the success of the research symposium underscores the broad impact that New Hampshire Sea Grant has for Granite Staters. “Sea Grant is a key driver of efforts to protect our coast that not only strengthens the health of our coastal areas but also informs and improves how we utilize coastal resources to benefit our local communities and the coastal economy,” said Senator Shaheen. The symposium also served as a platform for discussing best practices in translating cross-disciplinary science into actionable solutions. By fostering collaboration among researchers, extension staff, students, and stakeholders, New Hampshire Sea Grant ensures that scientific advancements directly benefit the state's coastal communities. Missed the boat? Click here to explore these research projects and read a full recap of the event: https://lnkd.in/e8rm7ChZ

Deadline alert! ?? Pre-proposals for NH Sea Grant's biennial request for proposals must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on February 6, 2025. This is your chance to secure funding for impactful research that supports New Hampshire’s coastal communities and ecosystems. We look forward to seeing your innovative research proposals in marine and coastal science. ?? Don’t let this opportunity drift away! Learn more and apply: https://lnkd.in/efsyxf4T