Join us (virtually) on May 1, 2021 for the Annual Meeting! This year’s theme is “Climate Change on Our Ocean Planet.”

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

Arctic Meltdown: Why it matters to all of us

Dr. Jennifer Francis, Senior Scientist Woodwell Climate Research Center

The Changing Ocean South of New England: Technology and community

Dr. Glen Gawarkiewicz, Senior Scientist Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution

For more information and to register, visit: https://www.massachusettsmarineeducators.org/annual-meeting-and-conference-at-woods-hole

April 20 at 1:00 PM: Student and Early Career Webinar: Jennie Rheuban of Woods Hole Sea Grant and Parker Gassett of Maine Sea Grant.

Upcoming webinars: May 13 and June 3.

http://necan.org/studentwebinars

NMEA is excited to host a virtual conference this summer from July 14-17, 2021. The theme this year will be “Your Connection to Water,” focusing on our personal connection to water, as well as the virtual connection to which we have all become so familiar.

https://www.marine-ed.org/conference/2021

Our conference theme is “Your Connection to Water,” focusing on our personal connection to water, as well as the virtual connection we have all become so familiar. Please consider submitting your presentation that can support the conference theme and/or the mission of NMEA.

Presentations will be virtual, using Zoom videoconferencing and the Whova App. NMEA will set up your presentation Zoom link. Session lengths are set at 30 or 12 minutes long, and a poster session option may be available. Please ensure that presentations submitted for consideration are modified for the virtual learning environment.Conference Dates: July 14-17, 2021

Time: 2:00-6:00 pm Eastern

July 14-16
Plenary Speakers, Concurrent Sessions, and Networking

July 15
Student Conference

July 17
GOMMEA Regional Field Trip: Details coming soon!

MEEA Annual Conference

EEvolve: Environmental Education Reinvented What have we learned? Where are we going? 

More information and to register at https://www.meeassociation.org/programs/meea-conference

As we head into Earth Month, join Blue Ocean Society for Marine Conservation in learning about issues facing the Gulf of Maine, and how you can help!  This program features an overview of environmental issues, but also focuses on easy ways you can make a difference right now.  We’ll also be joined by owners of 3 refill stores, who will talk about their favorite swaps to make your life more eco-friendly!

Program hosted by Blue Ocean Society for Marine Conservation and sponsored by NH Coastal Program, Gulf of Maine Marine Education Association, Aquafisk, Great Island Inn, We Fill Good, The Refill Station and Leave No Trace Refillery.

Sign up here

The Recycle Regatta is a fun, hands-on competition that students can participate in from the safety of their own home! Students will build small-scale, unmanned, model sailboats, test them, and calculate their speed. Challenge other students from around the world as you do your part for the environment by repurposing and recycling.

More information at https://educationalpassages.org/recycle-regatta/.

The 2021 Recycle Regatta is sponsored by the New England Science & Sailing Foundation, Educational Passages, and the North American Marine Environment Protection Association (NAMEPA).

Join us virtually for our 2021 Research Symposium! This biennial symposium is designed to showcase recently-funded NH Sea Grant research projects and provide a forum to discuss best practices in translating cross-disciplinary science to action through integrated research, education, and engagement. Symposium participants will also learn how successful NH Sea Grant research projects strive to address the core tenants of Sea Grant’s work to be responsive, relevant, integrated, and engaged.

Thursday, January 28, 2021
9:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Hosted Virtually

It is our goal for the symposium to help strengthen the sense of community and integration among current NH Sea Grant researchers, extension and education staff, students, project partners, and stakeholders, as well as to engage with potential new investigators and collaborators.

Featuring:

• 2018-2019 Research Projects
• 2020-2021 Research Projects
• Virtual Poster Session
• Q&A for 2022-2023 Research Funding

The 2021 Research Symposium will be held virtually over Zoom. There is no cost to attend, however registration is required in order to receive the Zoom link.

Looking for something fun to do this winter? Learn about Gulf of Maine marine life and issues from the comfort of your own home. Join us for our evening program series! The programs will be held virtually via Zoom.

Thursday, January 28: Whales in the Gulf of Maine

Learn about whales in the Gulf of Maine through stunning images, fun facts and information from our research. The virtual program will be presented by our co-founder and Director of Research, Dianna Schulte. A Zoom link will be sent 1-2 days prior to the program. Advance registration required. Registration is free, but donations are greatly appreciated, and will support our whale research!

This event is one of a series of events being held in lieu of last year’s Blue Ocean Symposium, which was cancelled due to COVID-19. Thanks to our major sponsors: NH Coastal Program, Gulf of Maine Marine Education Association, Aquafisk, and Great Island Inn

Advance registration required. Registration is free, but donations are appreciated and will support our whale research program!

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO REGISTER