A regional program established in partnership with NOAA that provides research and development to stimulate an environmentally sustainable offshore aquaculture industry in New England and nationwide
Marine & Ocean Sciences
Marine & Ocean Sciences
Marine and ocean sciences research at UNH explores the biological and physical aspects of the world’s seas. Seeking to understand the complex factors that comprise and influence the ocean, the areas of study include estuaries, the critical zones where the ocean meets the freshwater sources that feed into it. Developing new tools to extend our ability to visualize, measure and predict ocean characteristics and events is an important focus of the research. In addition, ongoing projects investigate how to take advantage of the ocean’s resources for energy and food production in responsible, sustainable ways.
Dive into the descriptions of the departments, programs, Institutes and Centers provided below to learn more.
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Colleges & Schools
The UNH Marine Program serves to integrate the marine research, education and public service activities of over 60 faculty, 300 undergraduate students and 100 graduate students from 14 departments across the university. | |
Research Institutes & Centers
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A NOAA-supported national center of expertise to foster a new generation of hydrographers and ocean mapping scientists and develop and evaluate a wide range of state-of-the-art hydrographic and ocean mapping technologies and applications
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Fosters excellence in marine biological research and education by strengthening and focusing research and graduate education in modern marine biology, and by encouraging development of high-quality undergraduate programs in all aspects of marine biology
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Supports research to promote effective and wise use of the coastal ocean and Integrates UNH’s academic and research activities in ocean engineering
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Interdisciplinary center for research, development and evaluation for Ocean Renewable Energy systems, training the next generation of engineers, scientists and policy makers for advancing this new industry, and providing innovation and commercialization support for commercial developers of “hydrokinetic” energy systems
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Integrates UNH’s academic and research activities in ocean science and supports research to promote effective and wise use of the coastal ocean
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As one of nine partner institutions comprising NOAA’s Coastal Observation Technology System (COTS), develops and implements new methodologies for coastal ocean observing across the spectrum from data acquisition, analysis, integration and synthesis
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Partnership between UNH and NOAA that develops and applies tools to detect, prevent, and reverse the impacts of coastal pollution and habitat degradation on coastal ecosystems and communities
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A multidisciplinary scientific research institute dedicated to understanding the integrated behavior of the Earth and its surrounding universe
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Funds and supports Reserve-led research projects that bring scientists, intended users of the science, stakeholders, educators, and trainers together to address problems related to coastal pollution and habitat degradation in the context of a changing climate
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Provides support, leadership, and expertise for marine research, education and extension, including promoting understanding, development, wise use, and conservation of our ocean and coastal resources
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Encourages and funds collaborative research and monitoring projects in the Gulf of Maine and Georges Bank through effective, equal partnerships among fishermen, scientists, educators, and marine resource managers to study broad range of topics including gear selectivity, fish habitat, stock assessments, and socioeconomics
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Conducts basic and applied research on marine ecosystems ranging from the near-shore western Gulf of Maine to the global ocean utilizing direct measurements, remote sensing, and modeling
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Part of the U.S. EPA's National Estuary Program, a joint local/state/federal program established under the Clean Water Act to promote the protection and enhancement of nationally significant estuarine resources
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