Professional Associations
Joining a professional association is a great way to learn more about the field(s) in which you are interested. It is also an excellent way to find out about scholarships, internships, jobs and networking events. And as a student, you can often get discounted memberships.
Listed below are several marine-related professional associations. If you know of any organizations not on this list but which other students might be interested in, please go to the contact page and let us know!
American Fisheries Society
American Society of Limnology and Oceanography
Association of Zoos and Aquariums
International Marine Animal Trainers' Association (IMATA)
International Society for Reef Studies (ISRS)
Marine Technology Society (MTS)
National Association of Marine Laboratories (NAML)
National Marine Educators Association (NMEA)
Oceanic Engineering Society (OES)
Society for Ecological Restoration International
The Oceanography Society
Women's Aquatic Network
World Aquaculture Association (WAS)