The Cape May Point Science Center is pleased to announce its inaugural Marine Science Symposium, to be held on May 30th-June 1st in Cape May Point, New Jersey. This symposium aims to provide a platform for undergraduate students, graduate students, and professionals in the field of marine science to showcase their work, share insights, and build connections within the marine science community in the Mid-Atlantic.

We invite submissions of abstracts for poster presentations and oral presentations on research related to marine science, including but not limited to:

• Marine, coastal, and conservation biology and ecology

• Oceanography and environmental science

• Fisheries and aquaculture science

• Marine technology and engineering

Abstract Submission Guidelines:

• Abstracts should be 300 words or less

• Abstract submission deadline: April 7th, 2024

• Abstract notification of acceptance: Mid-April

Abstracts can be submitted here:

 The Symposium will consist of 3 days of activities. 

Thursday, May 30th -

5:00 pm - Evening Icebreaker and Check in at the Cape May Point Science Center. 

Friday, May 31st - 
7:00 am - Optional Bird Walk at the State Park 

8:00-8:30 - Continental Breakfast and Check in/Registration for Day 2 attendees

8:30-8:45 - Opening Remarks 

9:00-10:00 - Keynote Speakers 

11:00-12:00 - Oral Presentations 

12:00-1:00 - Lunch break 

1:00-2:00 - Second Keynote Speaker 

3:00-4:00 - Oral Presentations 

4:30-6:00 - Poster and Tabling session 

6:00 - Closing Remarks 

Saturday, June 1st 
10:00 am - Morning Dolphin watch with the Cape May Whale Watch and Research Center 

2:00 pm - Tour of the Cape May Point Science Center 

The Cape May Point Science Center will be providing accommodation for the duration of the Symposium. The registration deadline for accommodation is May 9th. 

Accommodation can be booked here: