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NMEA 2025

enGULFed in Change: Roux-ted in Resiliency

June 29 – July 3, 2025

Lafayette, Louisiana

SAME (Southern Association of Marine Educators)  is excited to host the NMEA 2025 annual conference in Lafayette, Louisiana, June 29-July 3, 2025 —a special event that will bring 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.

The NMEA 2025 Conference committee is busily working on all the logistics! As soon as we know - we'll let you know! Please contact us at nmea2025@marine-ed.org with any questions.

If you are not yet a member of NMEA, sign up here to receive news and updates about the 2025 conference.



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