Join us for these special evening events to continue making those long-overdue in-person connections!

Make your selection on the Conference Registration Form either during or after registration.. There is limited space available on all field trips. Reserve early as they may sell out quickly!

Mon. July 11—Special Session hosted by the NMEA Ocean Decade Working Group

NMEA, Ocean Literacy, and the Ocean Decade

Time: 0830-1130 EDT

Ocean Literacy was developed through a grassroots, community-wide consensus-building process that established agreement among hundreds of scientists, educators, and policy makers about what every person should understand about the ocean. NMEA members were, and continue to be, leaders in this now global effort. Recently the United Nations declared 2021-2030 the Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development. Join us and see how NMEA remains committed to fostering Ocean Literacy. It does not matter if you've been involved since the beginning or are just learning about Ocean Literacy. Simply bring your enthusiasm, creativity, and willingness to contribute to NMEA's involvement in Ocean Literacy and Ocean Decade activities.

Open to NMEA members. There is no cost to attend, but registration is required. A light breakfast will be served.

Evening Events

These two evening events are included in the Full Registration and can be purchased separately with all other registrations.

Age: Adults and Youth
Cost per person: $125
Time: 7pm – 10pm
Transportation: Provided

Spend a lovely evening at this newly-opened museum right on Jones Beach. Explore interactive exhibits which examine how energy is transferred in nature and transformed into power for human use, and how energy consumption shapes the natural environment. Weather permitting, you’ll be able to spend time on their outdoor deck or going for a stroll on the boardwalk or on the beach. A variety of heavy appetizers, a raw bar with local clams and oysters, and beverages including Long Island wines and beers will be served. Bus transportation will be provided from Hofstra.

Age: Adults and Youth
Cost per person: $125
Time: 6:30-10:30 pm
Transportation: Provided

After a day exploring Long Island’s natural beauty, enjoy an evening on the water aboard the Sapphire Princess, a modern luxury yacht based in Freeport. The vessel is equipped with state-of-the-art navigation systems, two full-service bathrooms, a curved staircase leading to the second level, DJ booth, large dance floor, and two large outside areas with bistro tables and seating. The vessel offers unmatched panoramic bay views from any location on each level. You’ll enjoy passed appetizers, a hot buffet dinner and a cash bar before hitting the dance floor or taking in the sunset from a deck chair. Some field trips finish in Freeport, so you’ll already be near the boat. If your trip finishes on campus, bus transportation will be provided to Freeport, and will return everyone back to campus after the cruise.