The NZMSS annual conference is the must-attend event for marine scientists, managers and students in Aotearoa/ New Zealand. The theme of the conference this year is He tai pari/ the rising tide.  

The replenishing rising tides brings with it life, abundance, nourishment, and hope. Hope for prosperity, hope of healing and a hope of a better tomorrow. As the sea surges towards the shore, we too must join the rising tide, working together to bring about a better future for our marine environment.

Nau mai haere mai, the region has plenty to offer with the beautiful Marlborough Sounds and many aquatic activities, we hope you will stay a while and have a look around. This is the first time that the NZMSS conference has been to Marlborough and we look forward to welcoming over 200 delegates from across Aotearoa/ New Zealand. The conference will be held at the Marlborough Events Centre, a great venue within the heart of Wairau/ Blenheim - close to local restaurants and within an easy walk from many hotels and motels.

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Thanks, in advance, to the organisations who become involved as conference sponsors and trade exhibitors, it's a great opportunity for you to connect with marine scientists and we can't run the conference without you!

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Abstracts and Registrations are open and we look forward to seeing everyone's work.

See you in Marlborough

Ngā mihi

Oli Wade

Conference Chair