NYSMEA is returning to Southampton for our 51st anniversary and our 45th annual conference! This year's theme is Community Currents: Coastal Learning Powered by Traditional Knowledge and Innovation.
The day will start with a variety of morning field trips to choose from, including a beach walk and a 90-minute boat ride led by Chris Paparo, Southampton's Marine Sciences Center Manager.
Other highlights include a keynote from Ellen Pikitch on E-DNA, a Pathways to Marine Careers panel with participation from NYC DEP, Dolphin Defenders, Save the Great South Bay, the Billion Oyster Project, and NY Waterway, student posters, exhibitors and two afternoon workshop sessions.
Interested in being a presenter? Click here and complete the form by April 10.
Want to have a table to share your group's good work? Exhibitors click here to fill out a form.
This year, we are adding a focus on students with special needs. Stay tuned for more information!
Limited dormitory housing is available for Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights (you must pay for all three nights, even if you only stay in the dorm one or two nights). Prices are $255 for a single and $225 per person for a double for the three nights. The deadline to reserve a room is Wednesday, March 18. Click here to request a room.
Registration includes coffee and tea throughout the day, a box lunch, and light snacks at an evening reception. We will also be arranging a dinner at an off-site restaurant. Details to follow on that!
We need a fairly accurate headcount by April 1 in order to know which venue we'll be using - the Marine Science Center or Chancellor's Hall. So, this year, we're encouraging everyone to register early: March 27 is the deadline for early bird registration of $80. After 3/27, registration increases to $110.
