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Southeastern New England Marine Educators is a professional association of individuals and organizations devoted to marine education in CT & RI.

10/26/2026

This year the SENEME Silent Auction brought in over $600 to benefit our SENEME Scholarship & Awards Fund! Thank you to everyone who joined in the bidding fun and special thanks to the following people for their donations to the Auction: Val Cournoyer, Donna Dione, Becky Gladych, Lorrie Martin, Sue Quincey, Wendy Sabol and Peter Solomon! 🤩

10/24/2026

Meet our newly elected board members for the 2026-2028 term!

President (2 years) - Ashley Morrell

NMEA Chapter Representative (2 years) - Amy Ferland

Membership Secretary (2 years) - Debbie Sayer

Recording Secretary (1 year) - Duncan Bates

Thank you to all of our members that voted, and we hope to have another exciting year at SENEME!

10/20/2026

Thank you to everyone that attended the 2026 SENEME Fall Conference at The Sound School in New Haven! We hope to see you again next year!

10/01/2026

Come grab A Slice of the Sound with us!

The 2026 SENEME Annual Fall Conference: A Slice of the Sound is this weekend!

📅 Saturday, October 3, 2026 | 8:30 AM
📍 The Sound School, 60 S Water Street, New Haven, CT

Whether you’re a classroom teacher, informal educator, student, scientist, environmental professional, or simply someone who loves learning about our coastal and marine environments — you’re invited.

Spend the day connecting with fellow educators, exploring new ideas, getting hands-on with marine and environmental science, and discovering resources and experiences you can bring back to your students and community.

🌊 Engaging workshops
🔬 Hands-on learning
⛵ Field experiences
🤝 New connections
💡 Ideas you can actually use

SENEME is all about bringing our marine education community together, and we can’t wait to welcome familiar faces AND first-time attendees this October.

Come learn, connect, explore, and take home your own Slice of the Sound! 🌊

09/23/2026

YOU belong at SENEME!

Are you a classroom teacher? Informal educator? College student? Researcher? Environmental professional? Marine scientist? Someone who just really loves the ocean?

Come join us.

The SENEME Fall Conference is designed to bring together people from across marine and environmental education to learn from one another, share ideas, make connections, and get inspired.

You don't have to be a marine biologist.
You don't have to teach marine science.
And you definitely don't have to already know anyone at SENEME.

Come curious and leave connected!

📅 October 3, 2026 | 8:30 AM
📍 The Sound School , 60 S Water Street, New Haven, CT
🍕🌊 A Slice of the Sound

Register here: https://seneme.wildapricot.org/event-6749756

09/15/2026

👋 Know someone who should be at A Slice of the Sound? TAG THEM!

Professional learning is always better when you have someone to share it with.

Bring your department partner. Your fellow science teacher. Your environmental club advisor. Your favorite informal educator. Or that colleague who is always looking for the next great idea for their students.

Then come spend October 3 learning, exploring, and connecting with us at The Sound School. 🌊

Tag your conference buddy below! 👇

🍕 SENEME Fall Conference 2026: A Slice of the Sound
📅 Saturday, October 3 | 8:30 AM
📍 The Sound School, 60 S Water Street, New Haven, CT

Register here: https://seneme.wildapricot.org/event-6749756

09/12/2026

SENEME is excited to recognize the Connecticut Port Authority as a sponsor of the 2026 SENEME Fall Conference: A Slice of the Sound!

The Connecticut Port Authority works to develop and promote Connecticut’s maritime capabilities and strengthen the state’s maritime economy. Through strategic investment, infrastructure improvements, partnerships, and advocacy, the Port Authority supports Connecticut’s ports and harbors while helping create jobs, strengthen supply chains, improve waterfront access, and advance sustainable growth across the maritime sector.

Their work connects perfectly with one of this year’s conference “slices” — Blue Economy in Our Backyard ⚓ — as we explore the industries, careers, communities, and opportunities connected to our region’s working waterfronts.

Thank you to the Connecticut Port Authority for supporting SENEME, our educators, and the 2026 Fall Conference! 💙

📅 Saturday, October 3, 2026 | 8:30 AM
📍 The Sound School, 60 S Water Street, New Haven, CT

Register here: https://seneme.wildapricot.org/event-6749756

09/10/2026

At this year’s SENEME Fall Conference, A Slice of the Sound is more than just our theme — it’s how we’re building the day!

Our conference sessions explore five different “slices” of marine education, giving you the chance to dive into the topics that interest you most:

🌊 From the Sound to the Sea
⚓ Blue Economy in Our Backyard
🤖 A Deep Dive Into Technology & Innovation
🥾 Science You Can Wade Into
🗺️ Coast to Classroom

From regional coastal ecosystems and the blue economy to emerging technology, field experiences, citizen science, and classroom-ready ideas, there’s a slice for everyone.

And the best part? You don't have to choose just one. 🍕

Come build a day that fits your interests, your students, and your work — while connecting with educators and marine professionals from across Southern New England.

📅 Saturday, October 3, 2026 | 8:30 AM
📍 The Sound School, 60 S Water Street, New Haven, CT

So… which slice are YOU grabbing first? 👇

Register here: https://seneme.wildapricot.org/event-6749756

09/09/2026

Meet Our Keynote!

We are thrilled to welcome Jo-Marie Kasinak as the keynote speaker for the 2026 SENEME Annual Fall Conference: A Slice of the Sound!

Jo-Marie is an aquatic ecologist and Assistant Teaching Professor at Sacred Heart University, where her work brings together research, education, conservation, and hands-on field experiences.

🦀 She is the Director of Project Limulus, a long-term, large-scale study of horseshoe crab populations in Long Island Sound. Through Project Limulus, Jo-Marie and her team bring science directly into the community through beach walks, educational programs, research experiences, and opportunities for people of all ages to get involved in real-world science.

Her impact extends far beyond our local shores. Jo-Marie also serves as Education Co-Chair for the IUCN Species Specialist Group for Horseshoe Crabs, helping advance horseshoe crab conservation and education around the world.

As an educator, researcher, mentor, and advocate for hands-on science, Jo-Marie embodies so much of what SENEME is about — connecting people to our marine environments through experiences that inspire curiosity, understanding, and stewardship.

We can't wait to hear from her on October 3! 🌊🦀

📅 Saturday, October 3, 2026 | 8:30 AM
📍 The Sound School, 60 S Water Street, New Haven, CT

Come learn with us! Register here: https://seneme.wildapricot.org/event-6749756

09/09/2026

Take a look at what’s waiting for you at the 2026 SENEME Annual Fall Conference: A Slice of the Sound!

We’ve packed the day with opportunities to learn, explore, connect, and get hands-on with marine and environmental education.

From our keynote with Jo-Marie Kasinak to engaging educator-led sessions, hands-on workshops, field experiences, and plenty of time to connect with fellow marine educators — there’s something for everyone.

Whether you’re looking for new classroom ideas, local science and research, place-based learning experiences, resources to bring back to your students, or simply a chance to connect with people who share your passion for marine education, come spend the day with us!

Registration is open — we can’t wait to see you there! Register here: https://seneme.wildapricot.org/event-6749756

📅 Saturday, October 3, 2026 | 8:30 AM
📍 The Sound School, 60 S Water Street, New Haven, CT

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