Students from 26 USA Blue Schools participated in three spring 2026 symposia, presenting action projects on water quality, invasive species, native gardening, and more — from Connecticut to Hawai'i and beyond.
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Candidates bios for the 2026 NMEA Elections - including President Elect and Directors
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NMEA mourns the passing of Past President Valerie Chase, a foundational figure in marine education and NMEA leadership whose influence shaped the organization and the field for decades.
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The Hawaiʻi Blue School Hui was celebrated at a National Geographic and Prada Re-Nylon film screening at Waikalua Loko Iʻa in Kāneʻohe, O'ahu, highlighting student ocean stewardship and place-based learning across Hawaiʻi.
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Meet NMEA's latest scholarship and grant recipients — a UC Irvine PhD student building campus community, an international marine conservation researcher, and a high schooler pioneering AI-powered reef technology. Discover how NMEA is investing in the future of marine science and education.
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Explore NMEA member presentations at the 2026 Ocean Sciences Meeting (OSM26) in Glasgow, plus select Ocean Decade–recommended sessions aligned with Ocean Literacy.
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Discover highlights from the USA Blue Schools 2024-2025 Annual Report, showcasing student action projects, teacher professional learning, community partnerships, and the program’s role as a UN Ocean Decade-endorsed initiative.
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Dive into Current Volume 40, Issue 3, featuring creative ocean science lessons, Midwest outreach programs, new research on early exposure to marine science, and insights from Craig Strang at the EMSEA conference.
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Support NMEA this Giving Tuesday 2025 and help advance ocean literacy, empower marine educators, strengthen equity initiatives, and inspire the next generation of water stewards.
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The 2025 results are in and we would like to welcome the following people to their new positions on the NMEA Board of Directors!
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From horseshoe crab research at Plumb Beach to statewide beach cleanups and community outreach, NYSMEA members have been busy this fall promoting ocean literacy and marine stewardship across New York.
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Meet the 2025 NMEA Award Winners! The National Marine Educators Association honors educators, organizations, and youth leaders advancing marine and aquatic science education around the world.
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Discover innovative teaching, global marine education, and inspiring stories in Current Vol. 40, No. 2—fresh from #NMEA2025.
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Discover the 20-year journey of the Ocean Literacy Campaign—from its 2005 launch in Maui to today’s global movement shaping science education worldwide.
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NMEA announces its first membership dues increase in over a decade to support programs, benefits, and free/reduced memberships for marine educators.
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USA Blue Schools joins the UN Ocean Decade, engaging 50+ U.S. schools in ocean literacy, stewardship, and global collaboration for a sustainable future.
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NMEA members joined VSI’s Stars to Sea in Baja, studying whale sharks and inspiring ocean stewardship through science and education.
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We’re excited to announce a new issue of Current: The Journal of Marine Education, sponsored by SAME Volume 40 • No. 1 • Summer 2025 is now available! In this issue, our articles dive into a variety of marine topics.
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NMEA members attended the 2025 International Pacific Marine Educators Network (IPMEN) conference April 13–17 in Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
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Candidates bios for the 2025 NMEA Elections - including President Elect, Secretary, and Directors
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