GERS 2026 Meeting
Gulf Estuarine Research Society Biennial Meeting
The 2026 meeting of the Gulf Estuarine Research Society (GERS) will be held at LUMCON Blue Works in Houma, Louisiana, from November 4-6, 2026. |
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| Student Travel AwardsWe are accepting applications for student travel awards to attend the 2026 GERS meeting! Please visit the student travel award page for details on eligibility and how to apply. Only current GERS members who are presenting at the conference are eligible for the award. You can become a member here: GERS Membership You will need: 1) a letter from your advisor confirming your status as a student and your need for funding, and 2) a picture of yourself doing your research. This photo will be used in the meeting's program and on GERS social media if you are selected for an award. Applications will be accepted beginning August 1st at this link: Student Travel Award application Travel award amount: Up to $300 based on needs Deadline to apply: September 1st. |
Registration Rates
Make sure your membership is up-to-date to receive the best registration rate! If you are not currently a member, please sign up here. Registration fee includes snacks during mid-session breaks; appetizers and a drink ticket for the poster session; and admission and a drink ticket for the closing banquet. Breakfast and lunch can be added to your registration for a fee ($5/day for breakfast and $10/day for lunch). For more details, please visit our Registration Page. |
Information for PresentersOral and poster presentations will be accepted. Please visit the Information for Presenters page for more details on formatting and submission. Schedule at a glanceVisit our Schedule page for more details on the tentative schedule for the GERS 2026 conference. | Student Volunteers If you are interested in volunteering at this GERS Meeting, please email gerssecretary@gmail.com with “Student Volunteer” in the subject line. In exchange for 4 hours of volunteer time you will receive free registration. We can accommodate up to 10 volunteers and this opportunity is available on a first come first serve basis. You cannot be both a Student Volunteer and a Student Travel Award recipient. |
Lodging & TravelWe are excited to host the 2026 GERS Meeting in Houma, Louisiana! Visit our Lodging page for more information regarding hotels. Student Lodging Dorm rooms are available at LUMCON’s De Felice Marine Center for $30/person/night for students attending the conference. To reserve your space please email Laurie Boquet at lboquet@lumcon.edu indicating that you are attending the GERS conference. Dorms are available on a first come first serve basis and are being held for GERS participants until October 2nd, 2026. The De Felice Marine Center is located at 8124 Highway 56, Chauvin, LA 27 miles south of the conference venue. GERS will help coordinate carpooling between the dorms and the conference venue if needed. If help coordinating a carpool is needed please email gerssecretary@gmail.com with “Ground Transportation - Carpool” in the subject line Travel & Things to Do The closest airport is the New Orleans airport (MSY), which is 49 miles away. We encourage people flying in for the meeting to rent a vehicle. If ground transportation is a barrier to participation, please email gerssecretary@gmail.com with “Ground Transportation - Airport” in the subject line Visit our Things to do page for more information! | Conference VenueThe conference venue is at 335 Dickson Road, Houma, LA 70363 (Conference Venue map) For more information about the conference venue, visit our Venue Info & Maps page. |
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Event Code of ConductCERF and GERS are committed to providing a safe and welcoming environment for all. We expect all participants to abide by this Code in all venues. Expected Behaviors Include:
Prohibited Behaviors Include:
If you are being subjected to inappropriate conduct, notice that someone else is being subjected to inappropriate conduct, or have any other concerns, contact GERS Event staff at the Registration Booth. |
GERS is an affiliate society of the Coastal Estuarine Research Federation (CERF). CERF members receive great benefits, including access to an international job board and tools for early career scientists to become leaders in their fields. Regular GERS dues may also be paid at the same time as CERF dues. Join or renew your CERF membership today! | Other CERF Affiliates:
| Contact Us Please email us with any questions at GERSSecretary@gmail.com Gulf Estuarine Research Society 703 E. Beach Dr., Ocean Springs, MS 39564 USA |
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