Upcoming WebinarS
April 27 – Mixoplankton: rewriting how we teach and learn about oceanic production
Dr. Aditee Mitra, Senior Research Fellow at the School of Earth and Environmental Sciences in Cardiff University in the UK
Dr. Mitra has been a key driver of the new mixoplankton-centric paradigm in marine ecology that rewrites over 100 years of understanding of oceanic production. We have all been taught phytoplankton are the primary producers, which are eaten by zooplankton, and then the rest of the food web. However, her work, which has been identified by Scientific American as one of "13 discoveries that could change everything," shows us that marine food organisms cannot be simply categorised as plants making food and animals eating plants. Marine food webs are much more complex than expected. Come learn about these essential organisms driving marine ecology from one of the global experts on mixoplankton biology and evolution. At the end of the talk, we will discuss how we can modify our teaching to better incorporate this incredible discovery!
Webinar Archive
Marine Education Resources: Sharing Inventory & Identifying Gaps - February 2026
Calling all educators! NMEA's Equity and Belonging Committee is hosting a virtual Town Hall where we will discuss marine science education resources. This is an opportunity to learn about what others are using to teach marine science concepts with various groups of students, identify gaps in current resources that may limit accessibility and inclusivity, and make connections with peers in the field. This virtual event is open to both NMEA members and our fellow community organizations. If you are an educator or your organization creates marine resources for educators, we would love to see you there!
Please email NMEA's Equity and Belonging Committee Co-Chairs Rae Quadara and Symone Barkley at Equity-Belonging@marine-ed.org if you have any questions.
NMEA 2026 Conference Preview - February 2026
This webinar provides an overview of what to expect at the 2026 NMEA Conference, including conference themes, session formats, and professional learning opportunities. While the session will include a brief introduction to the National Marine Educators Association, the emphasis will be on helping participants understand the value of attending and presenting at the national conference. This session is especially helpful for those who are new to NMEA, considering attending for the first time, or exploring whether submitting a conference proposal is a good fit for their work.