They also do Pollution Source Indentification shoreline surveys, rainfall characterizations, habitat surveys, monitoring for toxic phytoplankton, and data entry on the computer. Collected data is used by scientists studying the Estuary as well as by local and state planning and conservation boards. All volunteers are trained in sampling techniques and meet once a month to turn in their results and to hear speakers on marine science research and coastal issues. The Seacoast Science Center offers a variety of year-round visitor, school and camp programs designed to provide educational and entertaining insights into New Hampshire's coastal environments and history. The center, located at Odiorne Point State Park, has seven distinct coastal habitats.
Volunteers work as educators, as exhibit room facilitators, in reception and in planning events.
Training sessions take place each year in March and April. The Discovery Center is an environmental interpretation and education facility located on Great Bay. Education programs at the Center are facilitated by UNH Marine Docents and interns under the direction of the staff. The education program at Sandy Point includes field trips by school and other groups, teacher curriculum workshops, informal interpretive programs for the general public, research projects, bird walks and archaeological digs. Volunteers also act as exhibit room facilitators and in reception.