Click here to visit the NMEA website for full details Are you passionate about our oceans? Do you hope to pursue a career in marine science? Have you already done a project in your school or community related to the health of our waters? We invite you to join scientists, educators and students for the … Continue reading NMEA Student Conference 2019

The Gulf of Maine Marine Education Association is proud to host the National Marine Educators Association Annual Conference, July 21-25, 2019 at the University of New Hampshire campus in Durham, NH. As you’ve come to expect, this NMEA conference will offer a variety of opportunities. During the day, attend a full program highlighting the latest trends … Continue reading NMEA 2019 Registration Open

October 24, 2018 | Bigelow Laboratory | East Boothbay, ME The Gulf of Maine Marine Education Association (GOMMEA) held its Annual Meeting, “SEAWEED: Physiology & Flavor” in Boothbay Harbor on October 24. Hosted at Bigelow Laboratory, attendees enjoyed the guest presentation by Tollef Olson, President of Ocean’s Balance who showed us his culinary seaweed treats. We tried … Continue reading Annual Meeting 2018 Recap

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Our annual meeting for 2016 was hosted at the Gulf of Maine Research Institute in Portland, this past November 3rd. We combined forces with NEOSEC (New England Ocean Science Education Collaborative) as they were putting on their Ocean Literacy Summit in the following days. The Summit focused on ways to communicate the message of climate change, … Continue reading 2016 Annual Meeting Fun

The high school winners of Bow Seat Ocean Awareness Student Contest were announced today. CONGRATS to the High School winners of the 2016 Ocean Awareness Student Contest! View all Art, Poetry, Prose, and Film winners at http://www.fromthebowseat.org/winners-2016-hs.php Featured Student Artist: Luyi Song (Grade 12, New York) – Silver Award Winner in Art