REGISTRATION WILL BE OPEN SOON! Registration options NAME Member Non-member Full Conference Early-bird (through July 31, 2026) $225 $255 Regular (starting August 1, 2026) $275 $305 Special Student rate $200 $215 One Day Early-bird (through July 31, 2026) $175 $205 Regular (starting August 1, 2026) $225 $255 Special Student rate $150 $165 Event tickets for […]
Lodging at the Dumas Bay Centre SPEND THE NIGHT IN AN URBAN OASIS Lodging is available on Friday, October 2 and Saturday, October 3, 2026, and includes a continental breakfast. Cost: $120 for first person per night $20 for second person per night Beauty, history and serenity merge at Dumas Bay Centre in Federal Way, Washington. […]
Field Experiences—Sunday, October 4, 2026 Chambers Creek Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant Tour Time: 10:00 am, tour lasts about 2 hours. Description: Discover the enormous scale of modern wastewater treatment—from giant digesters and towering tanks to the strange things that get flushed down toilets. Learn how the facility protects water quality and marine ecosystems and what […]
Submit a Proposal The Call for Presentations is now open for the 2026 Conference hosted by NAME at the Dumas Bay Centre in Federal Way, Washington! This year’s theme is SOUND SCIENCE, SHARED LEARNING, and we will be celebrating 50 Years of Aquatic & Marine Education. We invite educators, researchers, students, and resource professionals from […]
By Jennifer Magnusson Every two years, the Ocean Sciences Meeting (OSM) brings together the global ocean science community for what is, in my experience, one of the most energizing weeks in our field. This February, about 6,000 scientists, educators, and communicators gathered in Glasgow, Scotland — the first time OSM has been held outside North […]
Purpose: To honour the legacy of Dr. Bill Austin by promoting educational efforts aimed at understanding and respecting the inhabitants and ecosystems of coastal waters of the Pacific Northwest. The Award: This unique award is available to any Indigenous or Canadian resident of BC who proposes a project that will significantly enhance education about preserving, […]
Please join us for this opportunity to learn from marine and aquatic educators, scientists, traditional knowledge practitioners, and other industry professionals. Speakers will share experiences, educational tips and stories from the field. Registration is required; after registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Please contact us at info@pacname.org if […]
Each year, NAME Mini-Grants help our members turn creative ideas into real-world learning experiences. These small but mighty grants—typically ranging from $50 to $350—are awarded twice a year to current NAME members for educational projects, workshops, and activities that promote the value and care of our water resources while enhancing the visibility of NAME. Over […]
Join Us for the NAME-BC Annual General Meeting Our Annual General Meeting is your chance to help guide our chapter’s work in 2026, connect with fellow educators, and celebrate the impact of marine and freshwater education across BC. The AGM Agenda, in-person location, and Zoom meeting link will be sent via email before the meeting. […]