NAMEPA continued our partnership with the Boys and Girls Clubs of America through the Southport and Ridgefield Connecticut Clubhouses. K-4 club members were introduced to the marine environment through NAMEPA’s Who Am I? Necklace Game. Members participated in the Guess Who…
Real-World Solutions & Best Practices for Spill Prevention, Response & Remediation in the Western United States & Canada August 17 - 18, 2021 Hyatt Regency Lake Washington, Renton, WA Register by May 27th to receive $250 off the in-person experience…
Check out NAMEPA's Sea Worth July News! This month has been packed with NAMEPA's efforts to create waves in both the Maritime Industry and in Marine Education.
As NAMEPA very genuinely points out, oceans, lakes and rivers are the cradle of life, but are seriously endangered by the actions of man. The most serious threat is pollution with existing environmental controls and regulations inadequate to control it. …
July 14, 2021: Carleen Lyden Walker, Co-Founder and Executive Director of the North American Marine Environment Protection Association (NAMEPA), announced its position as a Founding Member of the Blue Sky Maritime Coalition. Other founding members include ABS, American Waterway Operators,…
The cruise industry has made recent headlines with its return to business. Travel and tourism were put on hold for nearly 15 months and in order to ensure their full return, health guidelines and environmental regulations have become a priority. Not only has this pause…
Since the Challenger Expedition in 1872, the field of marine science has been primarily a male-dominated field. Women have faced inequalities, minimal opportunities, and a lack of respect.. In fact, most people did not realize the first woman was sailing around the world…
CONFERENCE DATES: JULY 14-17, 2021 July 14-16 will feature Plenary Speakers, Concurrent Sessions, and Networking from 2:00-6:00 pm EDT / 11:00am -3:00pm PDT / 8:00am-12:00pm HST. Our Student Conference will be held July 15 from 2:00-5:00 pm EDT / 11:00am -2:00pm…
The Steering Committee of the International umbrella organization of Marine Environment Protection Associations (INTERMEPA), convened recently to share and transfer knowledge and best environmental practices in the Mediterranean Sea, North America and Black Sea. The goal of INTERMEPA is to…
Join NAMEPA & Genco Shipping for a Global Beach Cleanup! View more information here! Date: Wednesday, June 30, 2021 Time: 9:00 AM Location: Rockaway Beach, New York, 11693 What We Provide: Gloves Bags What You Need to Bring: Reusable water bottle Closed-toed, sturdy…