Making known the world of water, both fresh and salt.

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About Us

The Southern Association of Marine Educators (SAME) is made up of colleagues from Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and northwest Florida. It brings together those interested in the study and enjoyment of the world of water, both fresh and salt. SAME is a valuable resource for marine and aquatic studies. This association includes professionals in:

Education Science Business Government

Museums Aquariums Marine research

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SAME President’s Message
Joan Turner, August 2008

Photos taken at Skidaway Island, The University of Georgia Marine Extension Service, photo credit: Joan Turner

Hello SAME members,

I hope everyone had an enjoyable summer and are ready for the busy fall ahead.

The national conference in Savannah was a blast! If you were unable to attend, we would love to share some highlights with you at the annual meeting, as well as in the newsletter coming out soon. The Riverfront hotel was a perfect coastal setting for networking with hundreds of other marine educators from all over the country, and then some. This conference provided a multitude of sessions that offered a variety of marine topics. The plenary sessions exposed us to the local culture and coastal habitats. The field trips gave us first-hand knowledge of the natural beauty of the low country. I came away rejuvenated with many fresh ideas and lessons to teach to my students. Great job to the Georgia Association of Marine Educators (GAME) team that put it all together!

Just a reminder that our SAME annual conference will be November 14-16, 2008 at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab. This conference is sponsored by COSEE:CGOM. The topics to be presented are Ocean Observing Systems and Apex Predators. An agenda will be posted soon. Be sure to contact me if you have any questions. Directions to the Sea Lab are on the website: www.disl.org/loc_fac

Have a fun fall! Hope to see you soon.

Joan Turner

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No matter how brilliant our attempts to inform,
it is our ability to inspire that will turn the tides.
~ Syracuse Cultural Workers

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