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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.

Please contact us at nmea2025@marine-ed.org with any questions.

EARLY-BIRD discount ends MAY 31

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 Daily Conference Schedule

Saturday, June 28
Sea Grant Meeting 12:00 - 5:00 pm
NMEA Board Dinner 6:00 pm
Sunday, June 29
NMEA Board Meeting 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Exhibitor Set up 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Registration Open 4:00 - 8:00 pm
Swamp Sips & Ocean Literacy: NMEA 2025 Welcome Reception 6:00 - 9:00 pm
Monday, June 30
Registration Open 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Breakfast 7:30 - 8:45 am
Committee meetings 7:00 - 8:30 am
Exhibitor Set-up 7:00 - 10:00 am
Announcements and Welcome 8:45 - 9:15 am
Keynote Speaker—Dr. Sam Bentley 9:15 - 10:15 am
Exhibits Open 10:15 am - 5:00 pm
Concurrent Session #1 10:30 - 11:30 am
Lunch—Buddy Lunch 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Concurrent Session #2 12:30 - 1:30 pm
Concurrent Session #3 1:30 - 2:30 pm
Poster & Exhibits Session - Afternoon Break 2:30 - 3:30 pm
Concurrent Session #4 3:30 - 4:30 pm
Bayou Beats & Cultural Treasures: An Evening at Vermilionville 5:30 - 9:00 pm
Tuesday, July 1—Student Day
Registration Open 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Breakfast 7:30 - 8:45 am
Committee meetings 7:00 - 8:30 am
Exhibits Open 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
Announcements 8:30 - 8:45 am
Keynote Speaker—Franziska Trautmann 8:45 - 9:45 am
Concurrent Session #5 10:00 - 11:00 am
Concurrent Session #6 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Lunch—Chapter Meetings 12:00 - 1:00 pm
Stegner Lecture—Dr. Tommy Michot and Les Freres Michot 1:00 - 2:00 pm
Afternoon Break 2:00 - 2:30 pm
Concurrent Session #7 2:30 - 3:30 pm
Concurrent Session #8 3:30 - 4:30 pm
Past Presidents' Circle 4:00 - 5:30 pm
Dinner and Auction "Zydeco Spice" 5:30 - 10:00 pm
Wednesday, July 2
Registration Open 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Committee Meetings 7:30 - 8:30 am
Announcements 8:30 - 8:45 am
Keynote Speaker—Theresa Dardar 8:45 - 9:45 am
Concurrent Session #9 10:00 - 11:00 am
Concurrent Session #10 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Lunch—Chapter Baskets 12:00 - 12:45 pm
NMEA Annual General Meeting & Awards 12:45 - 2:00 pm
Concurrent Session #11 2:30 - 3:30 pm
Concurrent Session #12 3:30 - 4:30 pm
New Board Meeting 4:30 - 5:30 pm
Levee Legends & Cajun Delights: An Evening at Pat’s Fisherman’s Wharf with Chère Élise! 6:00 - 9:00 pm
Thursday, July 3
Field trips Varies

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