New York State Marine Education Association

08/19/2026

08/18/2026

Two beloved books from marine biologist Paul L. Sieswerda: Big Whale, Big City and A Seal in the Bathtub.

08/17/2026

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08/15/2026

08/15/2026

Have you ever thought, “I could write a better question than that?” Well, now’s your chance! We are crowdsourcing questions from our amazing ocean science community on a volunteer basis to help augment our competitions. This is a great way to engage with the NOSB on your own time, but please note that to ensure fairness, current participating students and coaches are not allowed to submit questions.

Learn more and submit questions by August 30: https://forms.gle/Cw6FiHHExvpJeKb56

08/15/2026

Teachers- Great pre trip exercise for a class trip.

Have you ever wanted to explore the West End after hours and weren’t sure how? This program will be the perfect opportunity for you!
Join an educator on a late night hike at the West End and experience the beach during sunset!
This hike will be around 2-3 miles walking across sand and / or pavement. Make sure to be prepared with good shoes, bug spray and water to stay hydrated!

08/15/2026

Marine camp at Jones Beach allows kids to explore sea life, walk the shoreline and learn about endangered animals and water safety.

08/15/2026

To help data collectors across Long Island better manage, share, and access water quality data, Save the Sound invites monitoring organizations, municipalities, researchers, educators, and environmental professionals to a free webinar introducing the many uses of QuickDrops.

Understanding Our Water Quality through QuickDrops:
Learn What’s Possible

Oct 15, 2026
12:00 pm
Online
REGISTER TODAY!

August is National Water Quality Month, the perfect time to recognize the importance of clean water to Long Island communities and celebrate the people and organizations working to protect it.

08/15/2026

🖥️ Kicking off NMEA's new webinar series LIVE from the ocean! 🛳️

Join us Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 7:00pm ET for "Searching for Methane Seeps" featuring David Christopher, Marine Education Specialist for Delaware Sea Grant at the University of Delaware, broadcasting live from the R/V Atlantis off the east coast during active methane seep research.

David will share insights into the science being conducted and what daily life is like aboard a research vessel. Hosted by Kasey Gaylord-Opalewski, Associate Director of Education Programs for EarthEcho International and Co-Chair of the NMEA Student Engagement Committee.

⭐️ Free for members, $5 for non-members.

🔗 Learn more and register at marine-ed.org/webinar