Advancing Marine Science Through Research, Education, and Policy

As a national network of aquatic laboratories, NAML members help accelerate research, elevate education, and advocate for policies that sustain marine, Great Lakes, and aquatic ecosystems.
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Three Regions. One Mission.

NAML is made up of three regional organizations that work together to advance shared goals. Member laboratories are connected through regional networks across the South, West, and Northeast (SAML, WAML, and NEAMGLL).

Our Member Labs Our History
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109 Member Non-profit Laboratories
A national network of marine and great lake laboratories.
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235 Student Support Awards Since 2016
Establishing a lasting legacy of marine science professionals.
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100+ Policy Touchpoints Annually
Advocating for policies that sustain conservation, research, and education.

Upcoming Events and Meetings

Explore upcoming policy webinars, regional meetings, educational programming, and events connecting the marine science community.

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Marine Labs as Workforce Development Centers for the Blue Economy

October 1, 2026 UMass Boston
NEAMGLL Biennial meeting, UMass Boston Registration opens soon and will be announced via email.  Save the dates - October 1-2,…
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WAML 2026 Fall Members Meeting

October 15, 2026 Kerckhoff Marine Laboratory
Greetings WAML colleagues, Please save the date for our fall WAML meeting on  October 15–16, 2026 . The meeting will…
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Become a NAML Member

Join the national and regional organization and gain access to educational resources, student support programs, and job or research opportunity boards.

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