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WHAT IS SCMEA?

The South Carolina Marine Educators Association (SCMEA) is an enthusiastic, dynamic, and dedicated team of educators, naturalists, and scientists who recognize the importance of marine and aquatic education and the vital role it plays in increasing public awareness and understanding of marine and aquatic environments. Formed in 1988 as a non-profit educational organization, SCMEA is a chapter of the National Marine Educators Association (NMEA) and is the largest network of people working together to improve and expand marine and aquatic education opportunities in South Carolina. Members represent a broad range of interests and professions, including:  

· classroom teachers · college and university professors · naturalists · museum and aquarium specialists

· research scientists · government officials, and · representatives from private industry · anyone with a love of marine science

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

• Newsletters – SCMEA’s newsletter, Seascripts, is filled with current information in the field of marine education and what’s happening with SCMEA. It is mailed to members three times a year. 
• Grants and Scholarships – SCMEA offers marine education grants to provide support for projects conducted by members that will further marine and aquatic education in South Carolina. SCMEA also awards scholarships for members to attend both the annual state SCMEA conference and the National Marine Educators Association’s annual conference. 
• Annual SCMEA Conference – SCMEA’s annual conference offers opportunities for participants to network and gather a wealth of information, energy, and excitement about our water world.

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