Southeastern Estuarine Research Society (SEERS)

09/23/2026

We hope you are enjoying National Estuaries Week!! We are now halfway through the week (September 20–27) that recognizes these incredibly dynamic and valuable environments.
If you are able, we hope you take this opportunity to enjoy some of our amazing estuaries in the southeast. Whether that be birding, fishing, kayaking, hiking, or just spending some time learning more about these transitional

Learn more and find ways to get involved at estuaries.org/get-involved/national-estuaries-week 🔗

North Inlet-Winyah Bay: North Inlet-Winyah Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve
Rachel Carson Reserve: NCDEQ
Guana Tolomato Matanzas Research Reserve: Friends of GTM Research Reserve
Sapelo Island: Sapelo Island National Estuarine Research Reserve

08/19/2026

To everyone involved in academia, the SEERS board hopes that you have an amazing start to your fall semester!! We look forward to hearing about all all the great work and research our members participate in over these next few months!!

03/09/2026

SEERS Members-
This is your last week to vote for our 2026 — 2028 Board Members.
All current members received an email poll in February. Our Wild Apricot system does not resend the link to the poll because the link is unique to each member.

So make sure to check your junk/spam folders and cast your vote!

01/30/2026

Don’t forget to submit your abstract for the upcoming joint meeting for SEERS and AERS, March 19-21 in Morehead City, NC!! Deadline to submit abstracts is TOMORROW, Saturday, January 31st!!
The deadline for Early Bird Registration is also fast approaching with rates increasing after February 16th! You won’t want to miss this great opportunity, so make sure to sign up soon!!

06/26/2025

SEERSians!!
If you need assistance to attend CERF 2025, please be aware of upcoming deadlines

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/16Km7ZAjC5/?mibextid=wwXIfr

📢 The deadline to apply for CERF 2025 grants is approaching!

If you're planning to attend the conference and need financial support or assistance with caregiving costs, don’t wait—applications are due 8 July.

Learn more and apply today at conference.cerf.science.

04/08/2025

Greetings, SEERSians!
You received an email on March 18 regarding the election for our new Student Representative. The voting link is specific to each member.

If you haven’t voted yet in this important election, make sure to submit your vote by Friday, April 11.

03/31/2025

***Student Members!*** ***Student opportunity***
Did you know that our parent organization, CERF, sponsors a program that supports students interested in pursuing marine science, but may be faced with obstacles?

Make sure to check out CERF’s Rising TIDES program! Applications are currently being accepted and are due by April 24, 2025

For more information on the program, access to the application, and FAQs can be found here:

https://cerf.memberclicks.net/rising-tides-program

Rising TIDES (Toward an Inclusive, Diverse, and Enriched Society) supports students who face various obstacles to pursuing a career in coastal and estuarine disciplines with the goal of inspiring and motivating them to pursue careers in coastal and estuarine science and management.

03/08/2025

Our poster presenters were busy the entire poster session; 26 posters were presented by a mix of professionals, graduate students, and undergraduate students.

03/07/2025

Good turnout for our Coffee and Conversation event this morning!

SEERS traditionally hosts a career networking event on the first full day of our meeting. Today we had about 60 student attendees chatting with 20 professionals from a variety of backgrounds.

03/07/2025

SEERS 2025 opened our meeting with a special plenary dedicated to this year’s meeting theme: Celebrating and Honoring the Legacy of Estuarine Science as We Progress into the Future

Dr. Brian LaPointe shared stories of getting started at Harbor Branch, meeting Dr Dennis Hanisak, and their many collaborations as well as the future of aquaculture at HBOI

Dr Cassondra Armstrong shared stories of Dr Enrique Reyes’s career as he started in Mexico, completed work in SW Florida and Louisiana before retiring in 2022 from East Carolina University.