New York State 

Marine Education Association

NYSMEA Upcoming events

    • 19 Apr 2024
    • 10:00 AM
    • 20 Apr 2024
    • 4:15 PM
    • Molloy University
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    We're looking forward to having you join like-minded marine enthusiasts at this year's annual NYSMEA conference, "Striving for Hope and Resilience, Locally and Globally," taking place over two days, April 19 and 20 at Molloy University, Rockville Center, Long Island. Come for one or both days!


    Friday will be field trip day, and there are two great trips to choose from. Each trip will start at 10 am, and costs $15.


    1. Enjoy the West Sayville Waterfront  

    - Meet at CERCOM (Molloy's waterfront research station) - See tanks and learn about horseshoe crab research 

    Seining and water quality exploration on the beach of the Great South Bay, located within the South Shore Estuary Reserve

    Visit the Long Island Maritime Museum's shipwreck exhibition, oyster culling house, historic bayman’s cottage, boatbuilding shop, maritime library, and the extensive collection of sailboats including the 1888 Priscilla oyster dredge.

    - Lunch at Kingston’s Clam Bar or buy a sandwich from a local deli (lunch is not included in price of trip)

    - Possible visits to the Hart facility for oyster hatchery/kelp farming and the LT Michael P. Murphy Navy SEAL Museum (additional $15 charge)

     

     2. Visit to the Town of Hempstead Facilities at Point Lookout

    - Tour the Town of Hempstead's Clean Energy Center (Wind, solar, H-power, electric power demonstrations)

    - Clam hatchery and grow out facility, followed by a beach and water exploration on the ocean beach

    - Lunch at a local restaurant in Point Lookout (not included in price of trip)


    Click here to register for a trip and indicate your mode of transportation. Be sure you select a payment option that includes "+ Field Trip."


    If you're not based locally, consider spending the night at a convenient hotel, such as the Hampton Inn and Suites, or at an Airbnb home or apartment! 


    Saturday on the Molloy campus will feature a full day of speakers, exhibits, posters, workshops, networking, an awards luncheon, and an optional prix fixe dinner.


    Registration begins at 8 am. Enjoy a continental breakfast while catching up with old friends and meeting new ones. Our keynote speakers, Dr. John Tanacredi and Yumiko Iwasaki, will address the themes of hope and resilience starting at 9 amFollowing the keynotes, there will be one 45-minute workshop session with several presentations to choose from. We'll break for lunch and awards from 12:15-2:00, then resume with two more workshop sessions, finishing around 4:15.


    Extend your conference experience by staying for the optional prix fixe dinner at Churchill's in Rockville Centre at 5:00. You'll enjoy a three-course meal with a choice of entree and beer/wine/soda included for $85. The deadline to register with the dinner is April 15, 2024.


    Registration Details

    All conference registrants must be current NYSMEA members. (Email srichards@saintannsny.org if you are unsure of your status.) Before registering, you'll need to log in to your NYSMEA membership or renew/join NYSMEA.


    Select one of the 9 ticket types. Basic registration is $45, and includes all the events at Molloy from 8 am to 4:15: continental breakfast, lunch, exhibitors, awards, keynote speakers, and 3 workshop sessions. The field trip fee is $15, and the prix fixe dinner at Churchill's is $85.


    CTLE credits are available to teachers. Click here to indicate your interest.



Past events

29 Apr 2023 2023 NYSMEA Conference: "Exploring NY Waters"
15 May 2021 Annual Conference, May 15
25 Jan 2020 NYSMEA Winter Board Meeting
01 Dec 2019 NYSMEA Holiday Party 2019
06 Oct 2019 30th Bi-Annual Denyse Wharf Beach Clean-up
29 Sep 2019 Fall 2019 NYSMEA Board Meeting at New York Aquarium
15 Sep 2019 Sept 15 American Princess Whale Watch Cruise
21 Jul 2019 NMEA 2019
18 Jul 2019 American Princess Whale Watch Cruise
01 Jun 2019 World Science Festival: Great Fish Count 2019
19 May 2019 NYSMEA Conference 2019
04 May 2019 It's My Estuary Day! 2019
31 Mar 2019 Beneath The Sea Booth Member Volunteering on Sunday
30 Mar 2019 Beneath The Sea Booth Member Volunteering On Saturday
29 Mar 2019 Beneath The Sea Booth Member Volunteering on Friday Night
03 Feb 2019 Registration Closed for: American Museum of Natural History Exploration and NYSMEA Board Meeting
02 Dec 2018 2018 NYSMEA Annual Holiday Party and Board Meeting
20 Oct 2018 INTERNATIONAL COASTAL CLEANUP DAY Kaiser Park Registration Link
30 Sep 2018 New York Aquarium Board Meeting and Ocean Wonders: SHARKS Exhibit
15 Jul 2018 NMEA July 15-20, 2018
19 May 2018 NYSMEA Conference 2018
05 May 2018 It's My Estuary Day! 2018
02 May 2018 American Museum of Natural History SciCafé presents Ocean Locomotion: Bioinspiration from the Sea
24 Mar 2018 SCONYC Science Council of New York City Conference ... Please see details for registration information.
11 Mar 2018 New York Aquarium Board Meeting and Tour
28 Jan 2018 American Museum of Natural History Exploration and NYSMEA Board Meeting
02 Dec 2017 NYSMEA Annual Holiday Party and Board Meeting
08 Nov 2017 RSVP using link in "Details" for ​Ocean Frontiers III Film Screening and Panel Discussion
04 Nov 2017 Nov 4th Third Annual Youth Ocean Conservation Summit Entries are due by Friday October 27
22 Oct 2017 28th Bi-Annual Denyse Wharf Beach Clean-up & Kayak Demonstration/Oyster Gardening/Water Quality Testing
14 Oct 2017 INTERNATIONAL COASTAL CLEANUP DAY Kaiser Park Registration Link
08 Jul 2017 New Date: NYSMEA Whale Watch on the American Princess
03 Jun 2017 It's My Estuary Day! POSTPONED TO JUNE 3rd.
05 Mar 2017 NYSMEA Board Meeting and Members Museum Visit
22 Jan 2017 NYSMEA Board Meeting (11 AM) at NY Aquarium Jan 22
04 Dec 2016 NYSMEA Holiday Party 2016
01 Oct 2016 2016 NYSMEA Annual Conference
14 Jul 2016 NYSMEA Whale Watch on the American Princess
21 Feb 2016 NYSMEA Walk-About (11:30 AM) and Board Meeting (1 PM)
05 Dec 2015 NYSMEA Holiday Party
05 Dec 2015 Dec 5th, 2015 Board Meeting
26 Sep 2015 NYSMEA Annual Conference
01 Jun 1990 1990 Annual Meeting

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