UNH Marine Docents are volunteers trained in marine science who offer educational programs to schools, adult groups, and other community organizations.
UNH Marine Docents are volunteers in the UNH Cooperative Extension/NH Sea Grant program. Docents provide a link between the University's research community and the public through educational programs. These programs are available to schools, libraries, adult groups and organizations. We strive to offer quality programs for all age levels!
07/31/2025
This past spring, the UNH Marine Docent Program celebrated 9 new members as they graduated from the 2024-2025 training program. Several special awards and milestone achievements were also recognized. Congratulations to all!
https://seagrant.unh.edu/blog/2025/07/unh-marine-docent-program-welcomes-9-new-members
NH Sea Grant, UNH Extension, UNH School of Marine Science and Ocean Engineering
08/13/2024
Hello Marine Science lovers! If you have some time tonight, check out the Rock Talk presented by Shoals Marine Laboratory below. Should be a rockin’ good time!
https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1108133381317372&id=100063621608867
05/23/2024
05/22/2024
Marine Docent Steve Yevich has been helping the staff of Shoals Marine Laboratory become better acquainted with Appledore Island history. Thanks, Steve!
06/13/2023
Great event at the Seacoast Science Center!
05/23/2023
We're so excited to add to our growing Marine Docent family! Thank you to our new and veteran Docents for your time and love of the program!
UNH Marine Docent Program Welcomes 15 New Members On April 20, the UNH Marine Docent Program celebrated 15 new participants as they graduated from the 2022-2023 training program.
04/12/2023
We are looking for a new music director for our UNH Marine Docents Sea Chantey Group and could use help sharing this post and spreading the word.
The UNH Marine Docent Chantey Singers are seeking a music director.
Major responsibility is planning/directing rehearsals (twice per month) and performances.
We are a volunteer group that educates the public about maritime history and entertains with chanteys.
The group is being redeveloped after a hiatus. Performances take place in schools, senior facilities,
maritime events, etc. Experience in choral directing, flexibility in schedule, patience and good humor are desired.
Stipend to cover time and mileage. Please send your resume to this email address or
contact Dari Christenson, Docent Program Manager, at [email protected]
or 603-862-6701 for further information. Please include Music Director in subject line.
Please feel free to forward this to interested parties.
Thank you!
The UNH Marine Docent Chantey Singers are seeking a music director. Major responsibility is planning/directing rehearsals (twice per month) and performances. We are a volunteer group that educates the public about maritime history and entertains with chanteys. The group is being redeveloped after a hiatus. Performances take place in schools, senior facilities, maritime events, etc. Experience in choral directing, flexibility in schedule, patience and good humor are desired. Stipend to cover time and mileage. Please contact Dari Christenson, Docent Program Manager, through email ([email protected]) or phone 603-862-6701 for additional information. Resumes can be sent to the above email address, please include Music Director in subject line.