The next Tidewater Chapter AFS meeting will be held March 13-15, 2025 at the Duke University Marine Laboratory in Beaufort, NC.
Early registration is open from January 13 through February 21, 2025. Late registration will run from February 22 through March 7 at increased cost.
Lodging Options
Bask Hotel $109 per night. Call 252-499-9200 and ask for the Group name: AFS Tidewater Group and/or give the group code: AFS03132025. Block held until March 4.
Beaufort Harbour Suites $85 Thursday night, $105 Friday night (no code needed).
DoubleTree Atlantic Beach Reserve by calling the front desk and using code 910 or online by clicking here. Block held until Feb 18.
Hotel Alice in Atlantic Beach $115 per night. Call (252) 247-5118 and say you are with "AFS Tidewater" for this rate. Block held until March 9.
2025 Meeting Schedule-At-A-Glance
Thursday, March 13
Community Event: Local students are organizing several group outings including a beach clean and options for field trips for attendees on Thursday afternoon. These will likely be first come first serve. This is a great way to meet other members in the chapter in a laid-back and beautiful setting!
Poster Session: In the evening, we will have our poster session with a banquet style meal at the Cape Carteret Culinary Center in Morehead City, NC.
Friday, March 14
Plenary talk: Dr. Cisco Werner, Director of Scientific Programs and Chief Science Advisor of NOAA; Duke University Marine Laboratory, Beaufort, NC
Oral presentations: Duke University Marine Laboratory, Beaufort, NC
Student-mentor lunch: Please sign up to be a mentor for our traditional student-mentor lunch. We are working on options for lunch on site or at a local restaurant.
Banquet at the Pine Knoll Shores Aquarium: Our conference dinner will be set in front of the large Ocean exhibit at the NC Aquarium. We will have our raffle and announce Chapter awards.
Saturday, March 15
Oral presentations: Morning, Duke University Marine Laboratory, Beaufort, NC