Get ready to ride the waves of innovation and collaboration at the Atlantic Estuarine Research Society's (AERS) Spring 2025 Meeting! This year, we're located locally at the Virden Center in Lewes, Delaware, from March 13-15, and we would like to invite you to join us for an unforgettable event themed “Communicating Science to Action.”  Whether you're a seasoned researcher, communication and outreach specialist, graduate student, or a first-time attendee, this is your chance to connect, share, and inspire change with cutting-edge research, actionable insights, and implementation projects. Here’s how you can get involved:

Call for Abstracts

Have an exciting project to share? Submit your abstract to showcase your work! From ecological discoveries to community-driven solutions, we’re looking for oral and poster presentations that:

• Bridge science and community action,

• Engage diverse audiences, and

• Highlight the power of effective communication in coastal science.

Abstract Deadline: January 30. Submit here: https://aers.info/https/aers.wildapricot.org/event-2791516

Join Us as an Attendee: Not ready to present? No problem! Come soak up the knowledge, network with peers and students, and spark new ideas to tackle the challenges facing our coastal and estuarine ecosystems. Register here: https://aers.info/Registration

What to Expect:

• Thought-provoking talks and workshops – see the schedule

  • Workshops include Strategic Doing™: Leading Complex Collaborations hosted by Delaware Sea Grant and a Graduate Student Professional Development Experience

• A poster session,

• Networking socials (and maybe some Pie Day vibes), and

• Plenty of inspiration to turn science into action!
  

Spread the Word: Please share this announcement with colleagues, students, and anyone passionate about estuarine science and communication. Don’t miss this opportunity to make waves in the estuarine research community. We can’t wait to see you in Lewes!