Who Should Attend?

This conference provides a platform for individuals working in the Florida Keys, including surrounding areas such as Florida Bay and Biscayne Bay, to share their research and initiatives, fostering a deeper understanding of the state of marine resources in the region and encouraging inter-disciplinary collaboration. We welcome everyone with an interest in this exceptional area to participate.

Potential Attendees Could Include:

Scientists and students conducting research in the Florida Keys (Marine Biologists, Ecological Scientists, Fisheries Scientists, Oceanographers, Marine Geologists, Human Dimension Scientists, Movement Ecology Scientists, etc.)
Managers whose actions affect the Florida Keys marine ecosystem or its inhabitants and have an interest in its current and future state (Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, National Park Service and State Parks that include the marine waters, Army Corps of Engineers, Department of Environmental Protection, Federal Councils, etc.)
Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council Members
Interested citizens and resource users
Non-Governmental Organizations and Environmental Groups with interests in the Florida Keys marine environment

If you serve in one of these capacities, you should attend and present at this conference! Visit our Benefits of Attending page for more information.