NMEA Membership
Your NMEA membership opens the door for you to network with like-minded professionals all over the world, working to advance marine science education.
Sarah Richards teaching her fifth graders under the Brooklyn Bridge.
Purpose
We educate and inspire people to understand and value their relationship with the ocean and all watersheds, so that they can make informed choices about their behavior.
Community
We cherish the camaraderie among our members, building strong, lasting professional and personal relationships among colleagues who share common goals. Learn more about our community of educators in our NMEA membership infographic.
History
NMEA has a 40-year history and hosts inspiring annual conferences in different locations across North America.
Code of Conduct
NMEA has developed a Code of Conduct, which outlines core principles that encourage constructive discourse, respectful interactions, and the creation of a positive environment where our members and friends can promote and support ocean literacy and making known the world of water, both fresh and salt.
George Matsumoto, Tami Lunsford, and George DeBenedictis at NMEA 2018 in Long Beach, CA
“The professional connections I've made through NMEA have made a lasting positive impact on my career.”
~Tami Lunsford, Newark Charter School, DE
Membership Benefits
Membership in NMEA provides the following additional benefits:
Opportunity to apply for scholarships to attend the annual conference
Access to registration for the annual conference
Ability to submit articles for publication in Current: The Journal of Marine Education
Access to the "Members Only" section of our website
Discounts at aquariums and science centers around the country
Opportunity to be nominated for member awards
Develop leadership skills by serving on the Board of Directors
Opportunity to join over 15 working committees within NMEA
Connect with a wide variety of experts in the field through private networking on our website
Explore additional corporate and institutional membership benefits
On a tall ship in the river Mersey
Membership Levels - Individuals
Student
Full-time student
Emerging Professional
Professional working in and/or associated with the field of marine science education in the first three years of their career.
Professional
Professional working in and/or associated with the field of marine science education
Retired Professional
Professional retired from the field of (or associated with) marine science education
Lifetime Member
Professional member for life
Membership Levels - Organizations
Non-Profit/ Government
Non-profit organization or government agency whose goals are consistent with the goals of the National Marine Educators Association
Small Corporation
For-profit organizations with fewer than 50 employees that supports the goals of the National Marine Educators Association
Large Corporation
For-profit organization with 50 or more employees that supports the goals of the National Marine Educators Association