Annual Science Meeting

Wednesday, November 4, 2026
University of New Hampshire, Durham NH

Navigating Change in the Gulf of Maine: Science, People, and the Next Generation

Exploring a changing system: biological, ecological, physical, and chemical perspectives
Connecting science, communities, and management
Building resilience and advancing remediation
Innovating with emerging tools and approaches
Finding the bright spots: stories of progress and hope

Program

This year’s meeting will feature a daytime program with keynote speakers, presentations, and lightning talks, and an early evening poster session with networking reception to catch up with colleagues and make new connections. Full schedule and program details are now available.

Access Program Schedule Here
Access Abstract Booklet Here

Locations

Granite State Room, Memorial Union Building, 83 Main Street, 2nd Floor, Durham, NH
- 8 AM- 9 AM – Registration / continental breakfast / poster presenters check in here for poster set up
- 9 AM- 5:10 PM – RARGOM Meeting
Piscataqua Room, Holloway Commons, 75 Main Street, Durham, NH (connected to Memorial Union Building)
- 5:10 PM – 7: PM – Poster Session and Reception

Parking (Download and Print Prepaid Parking Permit)

Prepaid parking is available with printed parking permit: Participants must display parking permit on vehicle dashboard. Permit is valid for Campus Crossing Lot (primary location – closest) or Edgewood Lot (secondary option – short walk away). See map below for detailed parking and event locations.
- Download and Print Parking Permit Here
- Access Map with Parking and Event Locations Here

Keynote Speakers

Dr. Suzanne Greenlaw
Wikpiyik naka Welimahaskil Kehkikemuwakon: Moving towards Indigenous Research Methodologies

Suzanne Greenlaw, Ph.D, is a citizen of the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians and a Postdoctoral Scientist at Schoodic Institute. Her work focuses on supporting Wabanaki land access, maintaining and re-energizing cultural practices throughout Waponahkik, and advocating for the importance of Wabanaki practices and knowledge in scientific research and restoration.

Dr. Anna Mercer
Co-Charting the Course: Harnessing the Power of Science and Fishing Partnerships

Anna Mercer, Ph.D. is Director of the Narragansett Laboratory and Chief of the Cooperative Research Branch at the NOAA Northeast Fisheries Science Center. A marine scientist with deep roots in New England fisheries, she has dedicated her career to advancing collaborative research between scientists and fishing communities, helping improve fisheries management through innovative data collection and industry partnerships.

Registration (closed / join waitlist)

We have reached capacity for in-person attendance at the RARGOM 2026 Annual Science Meeting. If you are interested in attending the meeting, please use the link below to join the waitlist. If spaces open up, we will reach out to individuals in the order that they join the waitlist.

Join the waitlist: Here

Sponsorship Opportunities

Sincere thanks to all of our sponsors for the 2026 RARGOM Science Meeting. Your contributions will help advance the science that informs our collective efforts to sustain a healthy and resilient Gulf of Maine ecosystem. Sponsorship opportunities and associated benefits are highlighted below.

RARGOM 2026 Annual Science Meeting Sponsorship

Call for Abstracts (closed)

Many thanks to all who submitted abstracts for presentations and posters for the RARGOM meeting.

The Regional Association for Research on the Gulf of Maine (RARGOM) Science Meeting serves as a vital and inclusive platform for sharing innovative research and fostering collegiality among Gulf of Maine scientists and environmental decision-makers. RARGOM meetings provide a venue for attendees to network with peers, gain inspiration from expert keynote speakers, and access opportunities for regional collaboration. General questions about the RARGOM Annual Science Meeting may be directed to rargom@gulfofmaine.org.

Prior Meetings

Register for the RARGOM Annual Science Meeting
November 17-19, 2021

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