MME (Massachusetts Marine Educators) is excited to host the NMEA 2024 annual conference—a special event that brought together hundreds of professional educators dedicated to teaching about our marine, coastal and aquatic environments.

NMEA members are a group of inspired, passionate people who promote the conservation, enjoyment, and wise use of our aquatic resources by teaching others. We look forward to showcasing our beautiful region through inspirational speakers, field adventures and excursions, engaging presentations, institutional collaborations, and community partnerships.

CALL FOR PRESENTERS - NOW OPEN

Submissions are due by March 8th for the 2024 conference. Applicants will be notified of their acceptance status at the beginning of April prior to registration opening. More information can be found under Program > Information for Presenters.

 Please contact us at nmea2024@marine-ed.org with any questions.

The Massachusetts Marine Educators and Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary have jointly sponsored an annual Marine Art/Poster Contest for several decades with the theme of "Exploring the Biodiversity of Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary." Additional sponsors now include the New England Aquarium, Center for Coastal Studies, Whale and Dolphin Conservation, the Ocean Genome Project/Northeastern University, and Woods Hole Sea Grant. A brochure for each year's contest is released in September and available on this website. The deadline usually falls on the Friday of the week after April vacation -- usually late April or very early May. In 2024, all virtual entries must be submitted by May 10 to stellwagen@noaa.gov.

STEM ON THE COAST - CLIMATE THREATS AND RESILIENCE

DATE/TIME: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22, 9AM-12PM

LOCATION: THE CRANE ESTATE, IPSWICH, MA

FEE: $15 PER PERSON

ATLANTIC WHITE SHARK CONSERVANCY WORKSHOP

DATE/TIME: SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 9AM-12PM

LOCATION: CHATAM, MA

FEE: $15 PER PERSON