Conference

Join marine science educators and professionals from around the state at FMSEA's 2026 Annual Conference, featuring keynote and seaside sessions with prominent speakers in ocean science, interactive professional development sessions, networking socials, and dynamic exhibitors.

FMSEA CONFERENCE 2026

"Connecting The Dots"

Fort Pierce, Florida

April 23 to April 26, 2026

#FMSEA2026

Conference Flyer

All conference attendees must be a FMSEA member. There will be no non-member rates. Please email membership@fmsea.org to inquire about the status of your membership.

Registration Opening Soon!

Early Bird: $199 (1/5/26 - 3/1/26)
Standard: $235 (3/2/26 - 4/10/26)
Extended: $305 (4/11/26 - 4/20/26)

Now recruiting Exhibitors, Sponsors, and Conference Committee Members!

Contact past-president@fmsea.org if you are interested.

Registration, Scholarships, and calls for Presentation Proposals coming soon!

2026 Conference Weekend At A Glance:

More Details Coming Soon!

Thursday April 23

Registrant Check-in Begins
Hotel Check-in Begins
Welcome Hang

Friday April 24

Registrant and hotel check-in continues
Field Trips and Experiences
President's Circle SciCafe (Venue: FAU Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute)

Saturday April 25

Keynote, Concurrent Sessions, Exhibits, Regional Meetings, and more (Venue: FAU Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute)
Banquet (Venue: Pelican Yacht Club)

Sunday April 26