Kodiak Area Marine Science Symposium 2024

We are excited to announce the Kodiak Area Marine Science Symposium (KAMSS) returns this spring, marking our fifth regional symposium. This event, held every three years, brings together the Kodiak community and scientists to discuss important marine science and research impacting our well-being. We are pleased to meet in person again at the new Kodiak Marketplace.

Sponsored by Alaska Sea Grant, KAMSS provides a platform for scientists, researchers, educators, and community members to share their findings. The symposium helps residents understand how Kodiak's watershed and marine environments function and change, impacting our resources, lives, and livelihoods. It also encourages researchers to collaborate on integrated, cooperative, and community-inspired marine research.

KAMSS 2024 will feature oral and poster presentations spanning various aspects of Kodiak's marine environment. Embracing a cross-disciplinary approach, presentations will stimulate dialogue among various fields while facilitated discussions will be integrated throughout to encourage engagement.

Important Dates

• Abstract submission deadline: March 15, 2024
• Notification of acceptance: March 22, 2024
• Symposium dates: April 23–26, 2024
• Tentative agenda:
  • April 23: Evening kick off with keynote presentation
  • April 24–25: Plenary talks from 8 am–4 pm
  • April 24: Evening poster session and reception
  • April 26: Workshops and field trips

Registration

There is no fee to attend the symposium, but we encourage early registration to better accommodate all participants.

Lodging

A discounted room block is available at the Best Western Kodiak Inn. To secure the special meeting rate, book online using this link.

Steering Committee

• Julie Matweyou (chair), UAF Alaska Sea Grant Marine Advisory Program
• Alisa Abookire, Alaska Coastal Observations and Research
• Robin Corcoran, US Fish and Wildlife Service, Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge
• Ashley Dunker (event logistics), Alaska Sea Grant
• Tina Fairbanks, Kodiak Regional Aquaculture Association,
• Brian Himelbloom, University of Alaska Fairbanks (retired)
• Mike Litzow, NOAA Fisheries, Alaska Fisheries Science Center
• Molly Odell, Alutiiq Museum
• Theresa Peterson, Alaska Marine Conservation Council
• Cindy Trussell, UAA Kodiak College
• Andie Wall, Kodiak Area Native Association

For questions, contact Julie Matweyou.

We look forward to seeing you at the 2024 Kodiak Area Marine Science Symposium.