Dear MARMAM Community,
Are you passionate about coastal and marine wildlife conservation? Interested in bridging
ecology, policy, and management to support wildlife in these dynamic ecosystems?
The Coastal and Marine Wildlife Working Group (CMWG) of
The Wildlife Society (TWS) is actively seeking engaged members and collaborators to help grow our community. We welcome students, early-career professionals, seasoned scientists, conservation practitioners, resource managers,
policymakers, and anyone passionate about coastal and marine ecosystems. No matter your career stage or background, if you’re interested in coastal and marine wildlife, we invite you to join us.
What We Do
Our group is dedicated to advancing the science, management, and conservation of wildlife in coastal and marine environments by:
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Fostering interdisciplinary collaborations among researchers, managers, and policymakers
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Supporting early-career professionals and students through networking and mentorship
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Promoting research, policy, and management discussions relevant to coastal and marine ecosystems
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Providing a platform for knowledge exchange through symposia, webinars, and outreach
We are building a vibrant and collaborative community, and we need your ideas, expertise, and enthusiasm. Whether you study, manage, conserve, or simply have a passion for
sea turtles, fisheries, marine mammals, seabirds, habitats, or any other aspect of coastal and marine ecosystems, we invite you to be part of this growing network.
What Makes Us Unique
Our group brings together diverse perspectives across all species, habitats, and scales relevant to wildlife conservation. From researchers studying ecological processes to managers implementing policies and local communities
stewarding coastal resources, we recognize that effective conservation requires collaboration across disciplines and perspectives.
How to Get Involved
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Become an official CMWG member through The Wildlife Society – this grants access to our
mailing list/newsletter, Discord community, and other events.
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Follow us on social media:
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Attend our upcoming events, contribute your expertise, and help shape this working group.
For more information or to get involved, please contact
Hannah Henry, Chair of the Coastal and Marine Wildlife Working Group, at
hahenry@unc.edu.
Please share this message with your colleagues and networks—we look forward to growing a dynamic, engaged community of coastal and marine conservation professionals together!
