Florida Marine Science Educators Association
Founded in 1968, FMSEA is a professional association of individuals and organizations devoted to the cause of marine education in Florida.
We are a regional chapter of the National Marine Educators Association (NMEA), an organization that brings together those interested in the study and enjoyment of the world of water, both fresh and salt.
We publish The Littoral Drift, our quarterly newsletter featuring bulletins about national, state and regional conferences and workshops, as well as teaching aids and classroom resource lists. We also offer workshops and our annual conference in locations throughout Florida and fieldtrips to the diverse marine ecosystems of our state.
Dive Into Marine Education
Join FMSEA today by completing a Membership Application. Send it along with your payment to Mellie Lewis, our membership chairperson. Be an active part of marine education in Florida.
Membership Benefits
- Discounted membership dues for National Marine Education Association members.
- Annual Conference featuring information on marine research, classroom and field teaching activities and techniques, and interesting and informative field trips.
- Field trips to the diverse marine ecosystems of Florida.
- Scholarship and awards programs for students and teachers through the Student Project Award Fund, Teacher Trust Fund, The John Beakley Marine Educator of the Year Award and the FMSEA Service Award.
- Quarterly newsletter, The Littoral Drift, containing information about national, state, and regional conferences and workshops, teaching aids and resource lists, marine activities and events, field trip sites, and a classroom activity feature.
- FMSEA/FWC Marine Specimen Collecting Certification Workshops.
- Eligibility to hold elected or appointed office.
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